White Bean Hummus
with Pita Chips
1 bag white navy beans or easier, 1 (12
oz.) can of white navy beans
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh thyme (peeled from stem)
2 cloves of garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt to taste
white pepper to taste
8 pieces pita bread
The night before prepare navy beans as directed
on the package. Preheat oven to 400°.
Cut pita bread in half to separate pockets;
cut each of the 16 resulting rounds into eights.
Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Bake the pita chips at 400° until crisp.
Cool and seal in air-tight bag.
The next day puree the beans and mix in olive
oil, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper
flakes, and a pinch each of salt and white
pepper. Serve cold in a small bowl surrounded
by pita chips. Garnish with a spring of thyme.
Serves 8
