Savor the mouthwatering flavors of a Margherita pizza in hummus form, accompanied by crisp pesto pita chips and melted mozzarella cheese. It makes a delicious snack or the ideal party appetizer!
Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 3 tablespoons olive oil. 2 tablespoons tomato paste. 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese. 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup pita chips. 2 tablespoons pesto sauce.
Instructions: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, minced garlic, olive oil, and tomato paste. Blend until smooth. Add grated parmesan cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil leaves to the chickpea mixture. Blend again until well combined. Season the hummus with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Place the pita chips on a baking sheet and spread pesto sauce evenly over them. Bake the pita chips in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until the chips are warm and the cheese on the hummus is melted. Serve the Cheesy Margherita Pizza Hummus with the warm Pesto Pita Chips and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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