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Pumpkin Hummus and Pita Chips
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For more great Low Fat Recipes, Low Calorie Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out my Diet Recipe Index. Also check out my Nutritional Chart for fat grams, fiber grams, and calories for all your favorite foods. Check out Linda's Appetizer Recipes for more great appetizer ideas. Pumpkin Hummus and Pita Chips 6 (6-inch) pitas, each cut into 8
wedges * Tahini is a thick paste made of ground sesame seeds that can be purchased already prepared from many supermarkets and specialty stores. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place pita wedges on baking sheets; coat with cooking spray. Bake at 425 degrees for 6 minutes or until toasted. Remove from oven and set aside. Place tahini, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, salt, red pepper, pumpkin puree, garlic in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Add parsley; pulse until blended. Spoon hummus into a serving bowl; sprinkle with pumpkin seed kernels, if desired. Serve with pita wedges. NOTE: Can be prepare up to a day ahead and refrigerate. Makes about 2 cups.
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