ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS
Makes about 2 cups
1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
1 7 ounce jar roasted red peppers- drained
juice from half lemon
1 t cumin
1/4 t cayenne pepper
2 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 t kosher salt
Using a food processor fitted with the steel knife and with the machine running- drop the garlic cloves down the feed tube. Process until minced.
Scrape down the bowl- add everything else and process until smooth. Serve cold or room temp with pita crisps.
Fresh baked pita crisps:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
6 pita bread pocket halves
1-2 T olive oil
1-2 T fresh herbs- such as rosemary and thyme
sea salt
Gently tear around the pitas so they are no longer a pocket- you will now have 12 pitas . Arrange them on a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush on the olive oil and sprinkle with the herbs and a little sea salt. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve warm or room temp.
