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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.

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Hummus Pita Pizzas

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  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
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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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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!
    Miz Helen

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  4. 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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  5. Michelle says

    Looks and sounds delicious! Pinned.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. The Girl Next Door says

    Ooh, this looks so, so good! I’m drooling! 🙂

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  11. 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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  12. 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,
    Jann

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    I love anything hummus! This recipe is perfect for me! Thanks for sharing & happy Fiesta Friday! x

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    These look so good!! And good for you! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. Michelle @ O Blog Off says

    Saw your post @ Turn It Up Tuesday
    Mouth is watering! Yum!
    Michelle

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  25. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. Antionette Blake says

    This is yummy – Thanks for sharing with us at the #WWDParty!

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  30. 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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  31. 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!
    Miz Helen

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  32. 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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  33. Saundra @ Famished Fish says

    Oh wow, these look amazing! And your colors are so enticing here. I am definitely pinning this. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  34. Wendy | Around My Family Table says

    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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  35. Liz @ Liz on Call says

    The toasted pita alone looks so good, but the rest of the pizza…yum!

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  36. Lolli @ Better in Bulk says

    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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  37. Jennifer Sikora says

    I am totally bookmarking this recipe! LOVE, Love, Love!!

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Hummus Pita Pizzas Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is Pita dough the same as pizza dough? ›

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Is hummus with pita bread healthy? ›

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What goes well with pita and hummus? ›

Seasoned zucchini slices, red onion, grilled corn, goat or feta cheese, and heirloom tomatoes add flavor to a pita bread crust and Red Pepper hummus sauce. Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, and you've got a sumptuous lunch or dinner.

What is hummus pita made of? ›

Hummus (/ˈhʊməs/, /ˈhʌməs/; Arabic: حُمُّص ḥummuṣ, 'chickpeas'), also spelled hommus or houmous, is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

Is flatbread pizza healthier than regular pizza? ›

The healthiness of flat crust pizza depends on various factors, primarily the choice of ingredients and portion control. Generally, flat crust pizza, often featuring a thinner and sometimes whole grain crust, can be perceived as a potentially healthier option compared to traditional thick-crust pizza.

What is pita dough made of? ›

How to Make Pita: An Overview. Whisk together flour, salt, and instant yeast. Add lukewarm water and olive oil. Stir to combine with a spatula; then mix briefly with your hands, just until the dough comes together, about 30 seconds.

Is hummus anti-inflammatory? ›

Rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients. The classic ingredients involved in making a traditional hummus like chickpeas, sesame seeds and olive oil have beneficial properties including being anti-inflammatory. In fact, virgin olive oil is said to have an anti-inflammatory action which is on a par with ibuprofen.

Does pita bread spike blood sugar? ›

Blood Sugar: Since blood sugar response can vary, some people may notice pita bread spikes their blood sugar even if it's made with whole wheat flour.

Is hummus good for your gut? ›

Hummus is a great source of fiber, which support regularity. Additionally, chickpea fiber may promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria, which produce butyrate — a type of fatty acid that helps nourish cells in the gut.

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From celery to cherry tomatoes, crunchy vegetables dipped in your favorite creamy hummus is the perfect simple and healthy snack.

What do Lebanese people eat hummus with? ›

Then, it's served with extra virgin olive oil and traditionally eaten with Arabic bread (pita). It's a very healthy snack that you can eat as a dip or add to grain bowls, sandwiches, or salads. This hummus recipe is the classic traditional Lebanese hummus that I grew up eating.

What is the best thing to dip in hummus? ›

The Staples: Bread & Chips

Here are some of our favorite standbys (they're always in our pantries). Pita Chips: These are our favorite vehicles for dip. They're the perfect combination of savory flavor, with the crunch of a chip. Bread: Mmm, who doesn't love bread that is soft on the outside, with a crunchy exterior?

Is hummus and pita a complete meal? ›

Combining incomplete proteins to form a complete protein

Combinations include: Nuts or seeds with whole grains (peanut butter on whole wheat toast) Whole grains with beans (beans and rice; hummus and pita bread; bean-based chili and crackers; refried beans and tortillas)

What country makes the best hummus? ›

Israeli hummus is revered for its smooth and creamy consistency, often achieved by a generous addition of tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds. Tahini adds a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly balances the earthy taste of chickpeas.

Is hummus mentioned in the Bible? ›

Chickpeas have been a part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries, they are even mentioned in Bible. Hummus is mentioned in the Book of Ruth: “Come hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the hometz.” So it is very likely that Jesus would have eaten hummus although there is no evidence.

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Save time by swapping your regular pizza dough for simple substitutes. Our alternative bases include pitta bread, naan, puff pastry, wraps and polenta. Whether you're short of flour or don't have time to make a pizza base, we've compiled 10 simple shortcuts using shop-bought substitutes.

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Bread and pizza dough are some of the most interchangeable items in history. Almost everyone at some point in their baking career asks if it's possible to switch the doughs. The main reason behind this is the bread having similar ingredients. The main ingredients include flour, water, salt, and yeast.

Is flatbread dough different from pizza dough? ›

But the difference between the two really comes down to the ingredients, they both need flour, water, and salt, but pizza dough has an additional ingredient, yeast. Pizza dough is a leavened dough where flatbread is unleavened, giving it that flat texture.

Are pizza and pita related? ›

It's widely speculated that pizza came from the Greek word “pitta,” which means “pie” ; however some historians believe that pizza came from the Langobardic word “bizzo,” which means “bite.” Latin texts dating back to 977 Italy have been entered into a 1598 Italian-English dictionary as “a small wafer or cake.”

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