Hummus in Pita Bread

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Hummus in Pita Bread

 

This is not a traditional tea sandwich recipe, but it exhibits the same

features. Any small-portioned, savory (not sweet) sandwich or appetizer may be

served with or instead of the traditional tea sandwich.

 

1 cup canned chickpeas, liquid reserved

1/3 cup tahini paste

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 or 2 cloves garlic

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

salt and pepper to taste

12 mini pitas

chopped olives and tomatoes, optional

 

You can make your own tahini paste in a food processor or blender by grinding

toasted sesame seeds. Toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden

brown, about 3 minutes.

In a food processor, puree the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice,

paprika, and garlic until smooth, adding a little of the reserved liquid if the

mixture seems too thick. It will be slightly grainy. Season with salt and

pepper. Cut the pita pockets in half and fill each with about 2 tablespoons of

Hummus. Top with chopped olives and tomatoes, if desired.

Makes 24 tea sandwiches.

 

 

 

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