Green pea hummus and pita chips | Smart Cooks Recipe

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and provides a similar creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be more accessible and still add flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity, while vinegar is a budget-friendly option.

Cut pita into chips using a knife or kitchen shears, ensuring they are all the same thickness.

Preheat oven to a suitable temperature for baking the pita chips.

Drizzle 1/4 cup of oil over the cut pita chips and sprinkle with salt.

Arrange the pita chips in a single layer on a baking sheet, avoiding overlap to ensure even browning.

Run frozen peas under warm water for 1-2 minutes to defrost them.

Smash 1 clove of garlic and add it to the food processor with the defrosted peas.

Add tahini to the food processor with the peas and garlic.

Add lemon juice and grated lemon rind to the food processor.

Turn on the food processor and slowly add oil while it runs until the mixture is smooth and green.

Check on the pita chips, ensuring they are browning nicely but not burning.

Finish the hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of spice before serving.

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