We had friends over on a warm Friday evening, and I needed something quick to snack on before dinner. I grabbed a pack of pita, fired up the grill, and paired it with hummus from the fridge. That first bite — warm, charred pita dipped in smooth, garlicky hummus — was so good it stopped the conversation. Since then, grilled pita with hummus has become my go-to starter. It’s ridiculously easy, feels a little fancy, and always disappears fast.

Ingredients

For the Grilled Pita:

• 4 pita breads (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Pinch of sea salt

For the Hummus:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

• 2 tablespoons tahini

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 garlic clove

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt, to taste

• Water, as needed for blending

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Brush pita on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

3. Grill pita for 1–2 minutes per side until warm with grill marks.

4. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Add water slowly until smooth and creamy.

5. Serve warm pita sliced into triangles with hummus on the side. Optional: drizzle hummus with olive oil and sprinkle paprika or parsley.

Nutrition (per serving – 1 pita + ¼ hummus)

Calories: 280
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 2g