My Hummus and Pita Chips:

Hummus:

INGREDIENTS:
1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini <---I added 3 Tablespoons
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
PREPARATION:
Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth. Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.----
*I did not do this part--->Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, or cover and refrigerate.

This is what my hummus looks like--it was really yummy--I kept eating it. Next time, I make it, I am going to add artichoke hearts to it--and --mmmmmm

Pita Chips: They turned out sooo good!



Ingredients:
6 pita rounds (6-inch size)
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Split pita rounds to make 12 rounds. Stir together garlic and oil; brush over insides of rounds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stack pitas; cut stack into 6 wedges. Place wedges in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets; bake at 400° for 5 to 6 min­utes or until crisp.