Herbed Spring Pea and Pistachio Hummus with Lemon Garlic Pita Chips

Ingredients

• •2 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed
• •1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• •2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• •1 clove garlic
• •1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• •2 tablespoons tahini
• •2 tablespoons lemon juice
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste
• •6 pita bread rounds
• •2 tablespoons olive oil (for pita chips)
• •1 clove garlic, minced (for pita chips)
• •1 teaspoon lemon zest (for pita chips)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Prepare the pita chips by cutting the pita rounds into triangles or strips.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Brush over the pita pieces.

4. 4

   Spread the pita pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   For the hummus, combine peas, pistachios, parsley, mint, garlic, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor.

6. 6

   Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

8. 8

   Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

9. 9

   Serve the herbed pea and pistachio hummus with the lemon garlic pita chips.