Description
This Red & Green Hummus Duo with Pita Trees recipe offers a colorful and festive twist on classic hummus. Featuring a smooth red pepper hummus and a vibrant spinach hummus, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for sharing and dipping with pita bread cut into fun tree shapes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes a great appetizer or snack that’s both flavorful and visually appealing.
Ingredients
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Hummus Base
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Red Hummus
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers
Green Hummus
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Pita Trees
- 4 whole pita breads
Instructions
- Prepare the Hummus Base: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend all the ingredients until you get a smooth and creamy texture, forming the base for both hummus varieties.
- Separate the Mixture: Remove half of the hummus mixture from the food processor and set it aside in a separate bowl to prepare the green hummus.
- Make Red Hummus: To the remaining hummus in the food processor, add roasted red peppers. Blend again until the mixture is evenly combined and smooth, forming the vibrant red hummus.
- Make Green Hummus: Add spinach and paprika to the reserved hummus in the bowl. Use the food processor or blend by hand until the spinach is finely incorporated and the hummus shows a rich green color.
- Shape Pita Trees: Lay out the pita breads on a cutting board and use a knife or cookie cutter to cut each pita into festive tree shapes, perfect for dipping.
- Serve: Spoon the red and green hummus into separate serving bowls and arrange the pita trees on the side for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- You can use fresh roasted red peppers or jarred ones drained well for convenience.
- For a smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending if you have time.
- Spinach can be lightly steamed if preferred, but raw spinach works well for freshness and bright color.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste depending on your preference.
- To make pita trees easier to cut, slightly warm the pita breads before slicing.
- This dip duo can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
