Hummus and Baked Pita Chips

After reading Bite this we thought this great recipe for making your own hummus and pita chips would come in handy.

Hummus

1 can chickpeas, drained (reserve liquid) and rinsed2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)1 tablespoon olive oil1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil4 tablespoons fresh lemon juicePinch cayenne pepperSalt to tastePreparationUsing a blender or food processor, puree until smooth. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the reserved bean liquid to thin if necessary.Serve on pita bread, with pita chips, whole wheat crackers, or raw vegetablesOptionsAdd 1 teaspoon ground cuminAdd 1 teaspoon hot sauce or picante sauceAdd 1/2 cup roasted red peppersReplace garlic cloves with 2 - 3 cloves of roasted garlicMakes 8 - 1/4 cup servingsNutrition Information per serving: Calories 94; Protein 3g; Carbohydrates 11g; Fat 4g; (sat .5g, trans 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 91mg; Fiber 2g

Baked Pita Chips

2 whole wheat pita breads2 tablespoons olive oil or olive oil cooking sprayPreparationPreheat broiler. Split each piece of bread into two circles, brush or spray both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with optional seasoning. Cut each circle into 6 to 8 wedges. Spread on cookie sheet. Broil just until toasted, about one minute.OptionsSprinkle with:garlic powderground cuminkosher or sea saltparmesan cheesered pepper flakesMakes 4 servings (1/2 of a pita)Nutritional Information per serving using brushed on olive oil: Calories 145; Protein 3g; Carbohydrates 17g; Fat 8g; (sat 0g, trans 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 170mg; Fiber 2.5gBased on recipes from More Nutritious Still Delicious by the Nutrition Council

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