Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita

16 minutes Prep: 8 minutes Cook: 6 minutes

157 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

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Ingredients

4	each	pita bread, whole wheat	cut into triangles
1	x	nonstick cooking spray
1	x	garlic salt
15	ounces	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	drained, about 1 can
1	cup	sweet red bell pepper	sauteed
1/4	cup	tahini	sesame paste
2	tablespoons	lemon juice	fresh
3	cloves	garlic
1	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1	x	salt	to taste
1	x	black pepper	ground to taste
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	fresh, finely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place pita triangles on a large baking sheet and spray the surface with cooking spray.

Season the tops with garlic salt.

Bake 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

Meanwhile, rinse and drain 1 can of the chickpeas.

Place drained chickpeas in a blender and add red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin.

Process until smooth.

Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

Transfer to a serving bowl and top with parsley.

Serve hummus with toasted pita triangles arranged alongside.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 166g

Amount per Serving

Calories 157 9% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 341mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	24%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 7.0g	13%

Vitamin A	27%		Vitamin C	99%
Calcium	6%		Iron	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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