Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips

Name: Avocado Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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 avocados, 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

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

Pita Chips:

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

Hummus:

One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 large or 2 small avocados, 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

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For the pita chips: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
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.
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.
Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and serve the pita chips alongside.