Bobotie Hummus with Pita Bread

A flavorful twist on classic hummus, infused with the aromatic spices of South African Bobotie. Served with warm pita bread for a delicious snack or appetizer.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

435

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.84

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Ingredients

Servings

115 ounceCanned Chickpeas(drained and rinsed)

£0.65

0.3cupTahini

£0.75

3tablespoonsLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.10

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(plus extra for drizzling)

£0.15

2tablespoonsWater(to adjust consistency)

1tablespoonsBobotie Spice Mix(adjust to taste. Store-bought or homemade. See below for optional homemade spice mix.)

£0.30

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonPepper(or to taste)

£0.02

4piecesPita Bread(warmed)

£1.20

to tasteOptional Garnish(Chopped fresh cilantro, mango chutney, toasted almonds, a drizzle of olive oil.)

Bobotie Spice Mix (optional homemade)(1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp curry powder, pinch of ground cloves, pinch of chili flakes (optional))

Total Cost

£3.38

£0.84 per serving

The Method

1
Combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, Bobotie spice mix, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
2
Process until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
3
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more Bobotie spice mix for a stronger flavor.
4
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions (microwave or oven).
5
Transfer the Bobotie hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with your choice of toppings (cilantro, chutney, almonds).
6
Serve the Bobotie hummus immediately with the warm pita bread.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

435 kcal / 1820 kJ

Carbs

47g

18% of RDA

Fat

21g

30% of RDA

Protein

16g

32% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

13 g

43% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother hummus, remove the outer skins from the chickpeas before blending.

You can use dried chickpeas instead of canned. Soak them overnight and then cook until tender before using in the recipe.

Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Adjust the amount of Bobotie spice mix to your liking. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.

Cooking Equipment

Food Processor

Microwave or Oven (for pita)

Wine Pairings

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