Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips (Giada De Laurentiis) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1 teaspoon chili or dried chipotle powder |
zest of 2 large limes, optional |
2 whole wheat or plain pita breads, split in half horizontally |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
one 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained |
1 large or 2 small avocadoes, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped |
1/2 packed cup arugula |
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 clove garlic, smashed |
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning |
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. For the pita chips: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, chili powder and lime zest if using. Brush the mixture on both sides of the bread halves using a pastry brush. Sprinkle the breads with the salt and pepper. Cut each bread half into 8 wedges and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
3. For the hummus: Combine the beans, avocado, arugula, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and serve the pita chips alongside.
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