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Food and Nutrition

Griddled Wholemeal Pitta With Homemade Hummus

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 4

Per serving:
Calories: 384 kcals
Fibre: 6.2g
Saturated fat: 2.92g

410g can chickpeas, drained
1 clove garlic, chopped
100g tahini (puréed sesame seeds)
50ml cold pressed rapeseed oil
Squeeze lemon juice
8 wholemeal pitta breads

Total cost: £1.95
Cost per serving: 49p

Place the chickpeas, garlic and tahini in a food processor and blend. Gradually blend in the oil, lemon juice and 75ml water to give a smooth paste. Season to taste.

Griddle the pitta breads for 1-2 minutes each side until golden and toasted. Serve with the hummus.

Cook’s tip
Cut the griddled pittas into strips and serve with vegetable crudités for a buffet.