{"id":"83a76229-a756-4024-a622-43a20b2e1926","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/83a76229-a756-4024-a622-43a20b2e1926","source_url":"https://entertainingwithbeth.com/authentic-hummus-recipe/","title":"Hummus and Pita Recipe","description":"Hummus and Pita is a classic party appetizer worth mastering! Once you try homemade hummus, you will never buy store-bought hummus again!","servings":8,"servings_text":"8 servings","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT3M","total_time":"PT23M","image_url":"https://entertainingwithbeth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/HomemadeHummus_FeaturedImage-720x720.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"30 ounces (844 g) of canned chickpeas, drained","item":"canned chickpeas","quantity":30,"unit":"oz","preparation":"drained","metric_alternate":{"quantity":844,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":5,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"2/3 cup (160 ml) of tahini","item":"tahini","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":160,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice","item":"freshly squeezed lemon juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":60,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"2 garlic cloves","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2},{"text":"1 (5 ml) tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":5,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"2 tsp (10 ml) cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":10,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil + 1 tbsp (15 ml) for pita bread","item":"olive oil + 1 tbsp (15 ml) for pita bread","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"2 tbsp (30 ml) of liquid for thinning (lemon juice, water or more olive oil) if needed","item":"liquid for thinning (lemon juice, water or more olive oil) if needed","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":30,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 tbsp (15 ml) of Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, roughly chopped","item":"Italian Flat Leaf Parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"roughly chopped","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 package of your favorite pita bread","item":"your favorite pita bread","quantity":1,"unit":"package"},{"text":"A sprinkling of fleur de sel sea salt for the pita","item":"sprinkling of fleur de sel sea salt for the pita","quantity":1}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Drain and rinse chickpeas. Set aside 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of chickpeas for garnish. And keep the two cans."},{"number":2,"text":"Place the chickpeas in a medium-sized pot, fill the 2 chickpea cans with 2 cans of water. Add the baking soda. Stir and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Drain the chickpeas and rinse with cold water to remove any baking soda taste. Place them in a food process with the tahini and process until smooth."},{"number":4,"text":"Add lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin. Pulse until combined and smooth. While the machine is running, slowly add ½ cup (120 ml) of the olive oil."},{"number":5,"text":"Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle with a little more olive oil, garnish with fresh parsley and sprinkle with cumin."},{"number":6,"text":"Brush pita bread with remaining oil and grill on a grill pan of BBQ, on both sides. Sprinkle with sea slat. Stack the pita and cut into quarters and serve."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve grilled bread with the hummus."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.397071+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.397071+00:00"}