Hey, hey! You didn't think I'd give you a bread recipe without giving you something to use with it, did you? We're gonna cut up that pita and brush it with herb infused extra virgin olive oil then bake it into the crisptiest pita bread chips to dip in the creamiest roasted red pepper hummus ever.
I didn't forget about my goal to eat a more balanced diet (although I know the past few recipes may telll another story). I've actually been eating a lot of baked fish lately with tons of veggies and opt for fruits and low calorie dips like this hummus to keep me fueled throughout the day. The exercise part though? Wellllll.... I mean... I've managed to do it about once a week-ish, but I do think about it often, so that is a start, right?? I just need more motivation to get myself started. Once I do start working out, I usually don't want to stop.
What do you like to do to motivate yourself to start working out? What is your favorite way to work out? Usually I do a quick pilates/yoga stretch, a 20 - 30 minute kickboxing DVD or two, then back to the same yoga/pilates stretch to cool down. Maybe I just need to change things up a bit. I downloaded Zombies, Run on my iPhone a while back so I could go out running in the warmer weather, but that won't be for ages.
Until I start getting my keister in gear at least I know I have some delicious healthy snacks I know I can munch on guilt-free.
Pita Chips
Ingredients
- 8 pitas
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic and parsley
- ½ teaspoon powdered onion
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each of the pitas into 12 pieces. Mix together the oil with the spices and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the seasoned oil on each side of the pita triangles, trying to get as much of the spices on the bread as possible.
- Place the pitas in a single layer onto the baking sheet and bake for about 8 - 10 minutes.
Pita Chips
Ingredients
- 8 pitas
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic and parsley
- ½ teaspoon powdered onion
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each of the pitas into 12 pieces. Mix together the oil with the spices and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the seasoned oil on each side of the pita triangles, trying to get as much of the spices on the bread as possible.
- Place the pitas in a single layer onto the baking sheet and bake for about 8 - 10 minutes.
Coleen McKnight says
I cannot see the hummus recipe. The pita recipe shows up twice.
Amanda Powell says
Thank you for letting me know! When we switched programs to share the recipe cards, we had some issues with posts that had two separate cards not showing up correctly, but haven’t been able to go through everything yet. I will put this on my list to get fixed asap!
Lisa @ Panning The Globe says
I'm a big fan of homemade hummus and roasted red peppers - can't wait to try this recipe!
Amanda says
Then you will loooove this snack. It's one of my favorites!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
You brought some good looking hummus to the Sunday's Recipe Wrap-up. I would love to dig into a bowl this!
Allyson says
I have been craving hummus so much recently and this looks delicious! I really find that good music motivates me to work out!
Amanda says
You know what, now that I think about it, I used to have a pretty good workout soundtrack. I need to find my old CDs! Thanks for the reminder!
Bev says
Oh removing the skins from the chickpeas makes sense! (My husband has started making humus and I've always wondered why it was less-than-creamy). Roasted red peppers are delicious and a great combination in humus. Pinning! Thanks for sharing, stopping by from SITS.
Amanda says
Yes, you never would think that such a small thing can make a big difference, but it really does! Its super tedious, but i find putting something on Netflix helps pass the time nicely 🙂
Sinziana says
Nice post, pinned to my food and drink board! Have a lovely Sunday!
Amanda says
Thank you for stopping by and the pin!
Bri says
Ooo I have a can of chickpeas just waiting to be made into hummus. Can I use yellow or orange bell peppers instead of red?
Amanda says
Ive never made it with anything besides red peppers, but it is totally worth trying, i think!! Let me know hownit turns out with the yellow and/or orange!
Bri says
Hmm..it may be quite delicious! I'll let you know how it goes 🙂
Lynn \ The Road to Honey says
Thinking about exercise counts...its part of the prep. The hummus looks delish and I am going crazy over the seasoning you used on the pita chips. A craving is starting to build. . .
Amanda says
Thank you for making me feel better. Ive been doing lots and lots of prep 😉 These are my favorite pita chips. They are great on their own or with soup too!
Shinee says
I have yet to make homemade hummus. I think this is the nudge I really needed. Love it!
Amanda says
Hummus is great, nothing compares to a homemade version!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Yoga is my go to mixed with heavy weight training. I absolutely hate running. Just hate it. Once in a while I'll get it in my head that I can be like my crazy marathon running friends but no, I'm just not there yet. On a side note, I love all things hummus and pita and my favorite combo is roasted red pepper hummus so sign me up for this!
Amanda says
I hate running too. If im completely honest, I just want to be prepared in case the zombie apocalypse DOES happen lol
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Uh, I've got another week or so until I'm allowed to work out, and I'm not sure I'm looking forward to it. Then I have no reason NOT to! Lol. Love this dip, and especially those crispy pita chips!
Amanda says
At least you have a good excuse. If only thinking about exercising burned calories (maybe if i think REALLY hard lol)
GiGi Eats says
Don't get me in the same room as hummus, unless you are looking for someone to FINISH IT! lol!
Amanda says
Haha you sound just like me!!
Amanda says
This hummus looks so creamy and delicious! LOVE!!!
Amanda says
Thank you SO much!