Hummus Pita Pizzas
Hummus Pita Pizzas offer a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional pizza, making them perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With a crispy whole wheat pita base topped with creamy hummus, fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese, each bite bursts with flavor. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these delicious pizzas are sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole wheat pita breads (about 6 inches)
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the pita breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread hummus evenly over each.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil lightly over the toppings.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whole wheat pita pizza (165g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your toppings by using different vegetables or types of hummus such as roasted red pepper or garlic. For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.