Houmous & Pita
JojoM
Homemade pita bread served with a creamy houmous flavored with tahini, parsley, green chili, and toasted pine nuts.
Houmous & Pita
JojoMHomemade pita bread served with a creamy houmous flavored with tahini, parsley, green chili, and toasted pine nuts.
Chef's Tips
Let the dough rest in a warm spot or use a low oven for best rise.
Toast the pine nuts for extra flavor before adding them on top.
Adjust chili to taste for milder or spicier houmous.
Tools Used
Rolling Pin
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Ingredients
Pita Bread
Houmous
Instructions
Prepare the Pita Bread
- 1
Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, then knead to form a dough.
- 3
Shape into a ball, coat with oil, and let rest in a warm place or oven at 80°C for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 4
Deflate dough, divide into 4 pieces, and roll into flat rounds.
- 5
Cook each round in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
Prepare the Houmous
- 1
Toast pine nuts at 180°C for a few minutes until golden.
- 2
Chop chili, garlic, and parsley. Juice the lemon.
- 3
Rinse and drain chickpeas.
- 4
In a food processor, blend chickpeas. Add garlic, chili, salt, tahini, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Serve
- 1
Spoon houmous into a bowl and create a swirl with a spoon.
- 2
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fleur de sel and parsley, and top with toasted pine nuts.
- 3
Serve with warm pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
