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Are you looking for a healthy, delicious and super simple appetizer recipe for your next gathering? Look no further!
Our Perfect Pitas with Greek Tzatziki and Hummus are packed with fresh flavor, and they’re a breeze to throw together.
In this recipe guide, you will learn how to make these mouth-watering appetizers right from scratch. Let’s dive into it!
Ingredients
For the Tzatziki:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, de-seeded, and finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Hummus:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
For the Pitas:
- 4 pita breads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice and pulse for 1 minute.
- Add additional ingredients, chickpeas through salt, and blend until smooth.
- Add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Brush both sides of the pita bread with olive oil and then cut each one into 8 triangles.
- Place the triangles on a baking sheet, sprinkle with garlic powder and salt, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
Tzatziki:
Hummus:
Pita Chips:
And there you have it! Serve these crispy homemade pita chips with Greek Tzatziki and Hummus at your next party and watch your guests marvel at your culinary expertise!
Outro
In just a few simple steps, you’ve managed to create a delicious, healthy, and quick appetizer that will surely impress your guests. It’s the combination of flavors—creamy hummus, tangy tzatziki, and crispy pitas—that make this dish a total crowd-pleaser. So, why not give it a try? You might find that it becomes a new favorites in your recipe collection!
Remember, the best recipes are not just those that taste good, but those that bring people together. Happy cooking!
