Multigrain Pita Bread with Palak (Spinach) Hummus
Multigrain Pita Bread:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup oats flour
- 1/2 cup barley flour
- 1/2 cup millet flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the flours and salt.
3. Mix Dough: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix together until a dough forms.
4. Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Shape Pitas: Punch down the dough, divide into small balls, and roll each into a ¼-inch-thick circle.
7. Second Rise: Place rolled dough on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes.
8. Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Bake the pitas for 8-10 minutes or until they puff up and lightly brown.
Palak (Spinach) Hummus:
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions:
1. Blend: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, spinach, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, and salt.
2. Adjust Texture: Blend until smooth, adding water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Calories: 200 kcal
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this healthy and nutritious meal!
