Recipe Hummus and Pita Bread

Hummus and pita bread make for a healthy, filling meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for any time of the day. This combination of creamy hummus made from beans and fresh veggies stuffed into warm pita bread is both nutritious and delicious. It’s an ideal option for a light lunch or snack, packed with proteins, fibers, and essential nutrients.

Ingredients

• 100g white beans
• 100g red beans
• ½ carrot, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 150g tomatoes (canned in their own juice)
• 1 lemon
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 3 olives
• 3 black olives
• 4 pita breads
• 100g feta cheese
• 2 radishes, sliced
• 20ml olive oil
• Cumin (to taste)
• Fresh cilantro (to taste)
• Fresh basil (to taste)
• Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)

Method

1. Soak the white and red beans in cold water for about 8 hours. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pan, sauté the chopped carrot and onion in olive oil until soft. Add the soaked beans and cook.
3. Pour the canned tomatoes into the pan along with a little of their juice and a small amount of water. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes until the beans are soft. Add cumin and salt, and stir well.
4. Blend the mixture until smooth to create the hummus. If too thick, add a bit of hot water to reach the desired consistency.
5. Mix in some olive oil and squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Transfer the hummus to a serving dish.
6. Prepare the veggies: slice the cucumber and chop the tomatoes, olives, and black olives into small pieces.
7. Warm the pita bread by microwaving it for 20 seconds, then cut the edge off to open the pocket.
8. Fill each pita with hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and top with crumbled feta cheese.
9. Garnish with radish slices, fresh cilantro, and basil. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.