Greek Pita Pizza



Our Greek Pita Pizza recipe features freshly made hummus for the base and is topped with a salad of seasoned raw vegetables. You get the toasted Greek pita bread, lemony hummus, and an array of raw vegetables all in one bite.


 



Whether a simple dinner or entertaining with friends, this flavorful easy meal can be made in under 15 minutes and is sure to be a hit!

Vegetarian | Servings: 6  |  Difficulty: Easy | Prep: 10 min | Make: 2 min | Total: 12 min


Ingredients:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 ½ + ⅛ teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon oregano, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ garlic powder, divided
  • 6 Greek pita breads

Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to broil.

  2. Add the chickpeas, tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic clove, 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin to a food processor. Blend until smooth.

  3. In a medium bowl combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.

  4. Brush the tops of the pita bread with the remaining olive oil and dust them with remaining oregano, salt, and garlic powder.

  5. Put the baking sheet under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes until the pitas are golden brown.

  6. Spread a layer of hummus on the pita bread, then top with the salad mixture and serve.

Kali orexi!