Plan Your Visit: Taste Petra

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/3 Cup, Lemon Juice
• 2 Tablespoons, Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup, Sesame Seeds
• 2 Cloves, Garlic (peeled)
• 1/2 Teaspoon, Ground Cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon, Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon, Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 Teaspoon, Cayenne Pepper
• 2 Springs, Parsley
• 19 Oz. Can, Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 4 Oz., Bottled Roasted Red Pepper (drained and diced)

Place 2 Tbs. lemon juice, 1 Tbs. plus 2 teaspoon olive oil, sesame seeds, garlic cloves and spices in food processor or blender and process until slightly thick and smooth. Add chick peas, roasted red peppers and the remaining lemon juice and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Refrigerate 1-2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve with pita bread or pita chips.

Sesame Toasted Pita Chips

Ingredients:

• 3 pockets, pita bread (1/2 pack)
• 1/4 cup, melted butter
• Seasoning salt to taste
• Sesame seeds to sprinkle

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut pita bread in half and cut into wedges. Separate into chips. Lay in a single layer on cookie sheet. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and sesame seeds. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.