Cilantro Hummus With Crispy Garlic Pita Food

AVOCADO HUMMUS WITH CRISPY PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• 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.

CILANTRO JALAPENO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend garbanzo beans, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth.

FALAFEL WITH HUMMUS AND TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine beans, green onions, garlic, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, baking powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste in a food processor; pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped and beginning to come together.
• Form mixture into 8 golf ball-sized rounds. Place on a greased baking sheet; press to slightly flatten. Bake until crispy and light gold, about 18 minutes. Place baking sheet on a wire rack.
• While falafel bakes, heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Warm pita bread in batches, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to paper towels.
• Spread each round of pita with 2 tablespoons hummus; top with two falafel rounds. Top with 1 tablespoon tabbouleh and 1 tablespoon lettuce. Top with 1 tablespoon kalamata olives, a dash of hot sauce, tomatoes and cucumbers. Fold like a taco to eat.

MRS. G'S GARLIC CILANTRO PINE NUT HUMMUS

Steps:

• On a cutting board mince and mash the garlic to a paste with the salt.
• In a food processor puree the chick-peas with the garlic paste, the tahini, the lemon juice, the oil and water, scraping down the sides, until the hummus is smooth. Add water/oil, if necessary, to thin the hummus to the desired consistency.
• Add salt to taste.
• Add cumin and blend, taste and adjust if necessary.
• Add cilantro and process until chopped into mixture.
• Add toasted pine nuts and process until blended -- or you can just add them on top, whole, as garnish.
• Transfer the hummus to a bowl and serve.

LIME CILANTRO HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine garbanzo beans, cilantro, lime juice, water, oil, garlic, lime zest, garlic salt and cayenne; cover and process until blended. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

CARAMELIZED-ONION DIP WITH CILANTRO-GARLIC PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• For dip:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions are deep brown and begin to crisp slightly, stirring often, about 40 minutes. Add garam masala; stir 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl and cool completely. Mix in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
• For pita crisps:
• Finely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 2 tablespoons. Chop enough cilantro stems to measure 3 tablespoons. Combine oil and garlic in heavy small saucepan; cook over medium heat until oil begins to bubble around garlic, about 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro stems. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain oil into small bowl; discard solids in strainer.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each pita bread round horizontally in half. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place pita wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets; drizzle with cilantro-garlic oil and toss gently to coat. Arrange pita wedges in single layer; bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves and bake until pita wedges are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Sprinkle dip with chives; place on platter. Surround with pita crisps.