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Hummus Pita Pizzas are a quick and easy meatless dinner idea that takes less than 15 minutes to make, with minimal cooking.
When our oldest daughter was about 15 or 16 years old, she was vegetarian for about a year. I did my very best to support her…even though I felt clueless. I didn’t know how to blend our usual meals into her lifestyle and while I figured out some things (usuallysubstituting beans for meat in many dishes), there aren’t any meals that I made during that time that was particularly memorable.
My how times have changed. If she said today that she was going to become vegetarian again, I would have many family-favorite meals I could make, plus many new ideas that I think the whole family would love. We love meat in our house, but in the last eight years, I’ve also learned that there are amazing meals that we can enjoy that don’t involve any meat at all.
Today, I’m sharing one of those meals. It’s a quick and easy dinner idea that I found last week in the last issue of Real Simple Magazine (April 2014). I made it for dinner and it was so full of flavor that I just know it will be memorable.I personally loved this dinner so much that I can’t wait to make it again.
While the use of an oven or stove isn’t required for this recipe, I decided to toast the pita bread in the oven. To do this, I sprayed a baking sheet with cooking spray and brushed the top of a pita bread with a bit of olive oil. Then, I sprinkled on a bit of a garlic seasoning blend I had on hand. I baked the pizza in the oven for a bit until it was browning and slightly toasted.
You’ll want to have an assortment of toppings on hand. We had halved grape tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sliced green olives (my new favorite: Lindsay NaturalGreen Ripe California Olives), fresh dill and parsley.
And then you assemble it all.Once the pita has cooled, you will spread about 1/4 cup of hummus on top of the pita and then add your other toppings. If you wish, you can give it a nice drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. To eat them, I recommend enjoying it whole, without cutting, but you are welcome to cut it into smaller pieces.
Hummus Pita Pizzas Recipe
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Hummus Pita Pizzas
- Author: Brandie Valenzuela
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Hummus Pita Pizzas are a quick and easy meatless dinner idea that takes less than 15 minutes to make, with minimal cooking.
Ingredients
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- 4 8 inch whole-wheat pitas
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup hummus
- Optional toppings: grape tomatoes (halved), crumbled Feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, sliced olives, thin cucumber slices (cut in half or quarters), olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush both sides of pitas lightly with olive oil. Place on large baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted and beginning to brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Spread 1/4 cup hummus on one pita. Top with other toppings. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, if you wish. Repeat with remaining pitas. Serve whole.
Notes
Adapted from Real Simple Magazine, April 2014
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: 3 ingredients, easy recipe, pita bread, vegetarian, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes,
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Kim says
Brandie, pizza and hummus are always great, so I appreciate this unique combination of the two. I also love the fact that this recipe is super simple. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
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Erlene says
Pinned! My youngest daughter wants veggie meals too and I’m clueless. She loves hummus, so this would make a great meal for her.
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Alissa A Apel says
That looks so good! I love hummus!
I was so annoyed that my co-worker wouldn’t try it because it rhymes with pumice. Closed minded!
Miz Helen says
I love this recipe, it is delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,444 and hope you have a great week!
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April J Harris says
These are right up my street, Brandie! I love a healthier treat, and your Hummus Pita Pizzas are definitely a treat. They are so easy to make as well! Pinning and sharing. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you again this week!
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Michelle says
Looks and sounds delicious! Pinned.
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Marie says
Hummus and pizza, but a healthier version, what’s not to love about that! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us at the Talk Of The Town party. Pinned 🙂
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Christie Hawkes says
Hello Brandie! I’m visiting you from the Blogger’s Pit Stop. I was just about to close down my computer, when your photo grabbed my attention. This pizza looks SO good! Then I read the recipe, and it was actually something an amateur cook like myself could fix. I am definitely going to try this recipe this weekend. Thank you!
~Christie
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Chas Greener says
This sounds so wonderful and delicious! Pinning so I can make it later – Thanks for sharing with To Grandma’s House We Go, I’ll be featuring you next week!
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Sherry says
That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
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Christie Hawkes says
Doesn’t it though? Yum!
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The Girl Next Door says
Ooh, this looks so, so good! I’m drooling! 🙂
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Life Diet Health says
These look really yummy! I’ve never thought of using pitta bread like this so thanks for the inspiration! I’m thinking houmous with beetroot, rocket and chickpeas? 😀 Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday this week.
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Jann Olson says
This looks delicious, but I have not been won over by hummus yet. 🙂 Which is weird, because I am not a picky eater and usually like everything. I think it may be the texture. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
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Erlene says
Oh my gosh, I totally know what you mean about being clueless. My youngest prefers not to eat meat and finding veggie only meals can be hard. Thanks so much for sharing this simple pita pizza recipe on Merry Monday.
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Sheri says
Adding this to my recipes to try! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Wednesday Link Party! Pinned!
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I’m newly on the Mediterranean diet – and this certainly fits the rules! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party.
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I love anything hummus! This recipe is perfect for me! Thanks for sharing & happy Fiesta Friday! x
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Ashley Tukiainen says
This idea is genius!! Hummus is a favorite in our house. I love the thought of using it for a pizza sauce
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This look absolutely amazing! I am literally going to the store tomorrow just so I can have this for lunch!
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Vanessa says
This looks amazing. I love hummus and pizza. Yum! Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party.
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Julia says
I actually bought pitas this week for the first time in a long time! So I might try this recipe for lunch tomorrow! Thanks for the idea!
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These look so good!! And good for you! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
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Smiling Notes says
I’m a huge fan of hummus and this recipe is perfect for hummus lovers! Thanks a lot for sharing this at the Family joy blog link up party! Pinned 🙂
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Rachel Osborn says
This is brilliant! Definitely trying!! Going to pin and stumble! Thanks for joining us at the Family Joy Linkup, and hope you’ll join us again this Sunday!
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These look so tasty – a great little lunch for me AND my toddler!
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Frugal Hausfrau says
Lovely! I usually try to work in at least one meatless recipe a week, which is a bit of a challenge sometimes but this is a quick, delish no brainer! Thanks much for coming to Throwback Thursday and sharing!! 🙂
Mollie
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Ginger Wroot says
Wow, my mouth is watering from the sight of these photos! What a unique and wonderful riff on regular pizza–these flavor profiles are right up my alley. Pinned, and looking forward to trying this soon! –Ginger
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Saw your post @ Turn It Up Tuesday
Mouth is watering! Yum!
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Helen says
This looks great! Would love to have you share it on the What’s for Dinner link up!
http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-51/Reply
this looks delicious and what a great idea.
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Hey Brandie, I had a daughter who was vegetarian for quite a while. I can totally relate. This looks delicious! Pinned & shared. thanks for joining the party. Hope to see you again soon. & have a great rest of your week!
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Andri says
Okay, this recipe immediately caught my attention as I LOVE pita, hummus and feta. I’m going to try this sometime next week! #SITSblogging
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Sarah R. says
How FANTASTIC does this sound? And so, so gorgeous, to boot. Appreciate you bringing this by Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
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Joann Woolley says
This looks like a great pizza! We have a bunch of hummus in the fridge – so I need to put it to good use…. hummus and crackers gets old after awhile.
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Antionette Blake says
This is yummy – Thanks for sharing with us at the #WWDParty!
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Kimberlee says
I can’t wait to try this. I recently tried a white pizza using a flour tortilla and it was good. We love hummus and I like to make my own – pinning this now.
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Miz Helen says
I would just love that little pizza, it could be all mine! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
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Shannon Leparski says
I just LOVE this recipe! What a great idea. I am vegan and this would seriously be perfect for me. I probably have hummus everyday haha. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh wow, these look amazing! And your colors are so enticing here. I am definitely pinning this. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Love it! We are a lot more health conscious lately and making more vegetarian meals. Hummus is a favorite, and I think the tomatoes and olives make it look so delicious!
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Liz @ Liz on Call says
The toasted pita alone looks so good, but the rest of the pizza…yum!
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I am dying. This looks so amazing! I am with you – a few years ago, I didn’t think that vegetarian cooking was within my reach or taste, but now I have many recipes we love that are naturally vegetarian or very easily converted.
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Jennifer Sikora says
I am totally bookmarking this recipe! LOVE, Love, Love!!
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