Name: Favorite Homemade Hummus with Spiced Pita Chips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 cups; pita chips serve 4
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat pitas (or pita pockets); 3 Tablespoons (44ml) olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; sea salt, to taste; 2 cups (520g) cooked chickpeas (canned is fine, reserve 1/4 cup liquid); 1 garlic clove (I always roast mine, but that's optional); 1 Tablespoon (15ml) olive oil; 1/4 cup (60g) tahini; 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60ml) reserved chickpea liquid or water; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; sea salt, to taste; optional: sprinkle of crushed red pepper