This creamy white bean dip get an herbaceous kick from Matcha green tea powder. You'll want to add this simple, healthy and easy to make snack to your weekly rotation.
2canscannellini beans15 oz cans, chickpeas may be substituted
3clovesgarlicor more to taste
1/3cupolive oil
1/3cupparsleyideally flat leaf (Italian) parsley
2tablespoonslemon juicefresh squeezed, about 1 lemon
2teaspoonsMatcha Powderor to taste
kosher saltto taste
black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
Pita chips
1packagePita bread6 loaves
4tablespoonsolive oil
Matcha Powder
kosher salt
black pepperfreshly ground
Instructions
Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until desired consistency. I enjoy beans that still have texture, but some people prefer a smoother consistency.
(Photos by Julian Landa)
Pulse to the desired consistency!
Serve drizzled lightly with additional olive oil and sprinkled with a pinch of chopped parsley.
Variation:
Consider replacing the parsley with fresh rosemary and adding some freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese.
Pita Chips
Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
Cut each pita into 8 wedges.
Place the wedges into a bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and toss well to coat
Arrange the wedges in a single layer on sheet pans. If your pita is thick and fluffy, you may want to separate each wedge into two pieces and arrange them exterior side up
Sprinkle the wedges with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
Place 1/2 teaspoon matcha in a mesh tea strainer or sieve and tap the side to dust the wedges with matcha.
Variations: Blend some cayenne pepper or ginger in with the matcha before dusting the wedges.
Place the sheet pans in the 400°F oven and bake until lightly golden. Timing will vary by style of sheet pan and thickness of the pita, but begin checking them after 8 minutes.
Keyword Green Tea, Healthy, Hummus, Matcha, White Bean Dip