Mansor Hummus

My good friend Andrea gave me her family recipe for Lebanese hummus... it is amazing, and pairs well with the Greek pitas.  The kids like it on their sandwiches in place of mayo, and of course it is great with either corn or pita chips. 

Mansor Hummus

1 can (16 oz.) garbanzo beans (chick peas)
1/3 cup sesame tahini
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt

Grind beans in a food processor/blender and add tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt as it grinds.   If the mixture is too thick, add some water (not too much!).  It will take about 10 minutes of grinding to get the hummus to a smooth consistency.  Give it a taste, and add extra garlic or salt if needed.

Ape's Spin

1/2 cup cilantro
3 Tbsp lime juice
3 Tbsp olive oil

Add to the above recipe for a fun twist.  If you like it spicy, add a jalapeno to the mix!

Pita Love (dairy, soy, egg free)

My current love is Mediterranean food, and I have been experimenting with it at home... check it out and give it a try!  It is easier than you might think :)

Greek Pitas

1 package Salem's Mediterranean Bread pitas
2 chicken breasts
5-7 mini sweet peppers
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup red onion
1 cup chopped green leaf lettuce
garlic powder
lemon pepper seasoning
1 cup hummus





Grill chicken breasts and season with garlic powder & lemon pepper seasoning. 15-20 min depending on the grill.

Chop mini sweet peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce.  When chicken has finished grilling, dice it up as well. 

Pop the pitas in the toaster for a few seconds to warm them up (the microwave makes them rubbery), then spread a nice layer of hummus over one side.  Layer with the veggies & fruits, top with chicken, and finally drizzle a bit of olive oil over the whole thing.  Serve with couscous and Greek olives for an amazing meal!