Herbed Hummus
with Rustic Dipping Spice Seasoned Pita Chips
a snack / dip / spread recipe
Alexis Grabel is a self-taught home cook and baker. She enjoys baking desserts as well as sourdough and yeasted breads. Always on a quest to improve on her culinary skills, she often takes classes to learn new cooking and baking methods. Her current favorite things to bake and make are sourdough bread, ice cream and pastries. Recently she has worked at perfecting vegan and vegetarian dishes for her husband. Alexis enjoys collecting vintage bakeware and cooking utensils. Find her delicious creations on Instagram and TikTok @whatalexiscooked.
The perfect light snack or appetizer for Summer! The homemade pita chips provide a great crunch and the hummus is light and refreshing. Rustic Dipping Spice added to both gives the perfect flavor.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 20 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 20 M
TOTAL | 40 M
8 SERVINGS
For the pita chips:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Slice each pita round into eight triangles and place on a large, unlined baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with Rustic Dipping Spice.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow to cool fully.
For the hummus:
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine tahini, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Process until smooth.
- Add in chickpeas, Rustic Dipping Spice and salt, process until desired consistency is reached. For a thinner hummus, add the reserved chickpea liquid, one tablespoon at a time. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Serve drizzled with olive oil alongside chips and sliced vegetables.
Chips can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. Hummus can be refrigerated for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Rustic Dipping Spice includes a touch of salt, but if you prefer a saltier chip, add ¼ tsp salt before baking.
If you have leftover Rustic Dipping Spice infused olive oil from another recipe, you can substitute it for the olive oil in the hummus. Just omit the additional spices.
A Savory Blend
spice blend collab
Modeled after my favorite pastimes, baking and eating bread, I created a savory blend of my favorite dipping spices. Pair with your favorite olive oil and loaf of crusty, rustic bread. The blend has the usual spices you’d pair with bread: garlic, oregano and thyme. But also a few unexpected additions. Marjoram for a hint of sweetness and mild crushed red pepper for a little heat. A pinch of flaky sea salt really rounds out the blend, but isn’t so overpowering so you’re still free to adjust the salt on your own. Rustic Dipping Spice is colorful and has larger pieces of the included spices; it’s meant to be an addition to your dish that you can see to enjoy. Start by adding one teaspoon per ¼ cup olive oil and adjust up from there for a more intense flavor. Consider infusing the Rustic Dipping Spice in your oil for an extra burst of flavor.
The Rustic Dipping Spice is also a fabulous addition to bread or pizza dough. Add it with the flour and it gives a wonderful rich flavor to your baked goods. You can also sprinkle the blend on unbaked bread as a topping. And in a pinch, the Rustic Dipping Spice pairs well with roasted vegetables or proteins as it lends itself to being very versatile in your kitchen! Note that additional salt and pepper will need to be added when using it for vegetables or proteins.
