Whipped Chickpea Hummus with Toasted Pita Chips

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Silky smooth hummus made from whipped chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice, served with homemade toasted pita chips for dipping. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, blends canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, tahini, fresh lemon juice into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 16 pita triangles on a baking sheet and brush both sides with 1 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden. Remove and cool.
  2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine 15 oz drained chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 3/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Process while slowly adding 3-4 tbsp cold water until the hummus reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with additional olive oil, and serve with the toasted pita chips.

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