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    Published: Feb 12, 2021 · Modified: Feb 23, 2021 by kseniaprints · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · 22 Comments

    Apple and hummus pita bread, or how to sweeten up your lunch

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    Apple and hummus pita breads are a crunchy, sweet and healthy lunch bite. Who knew apples and hummus were a match made in heaven?

    This post is a partnership with Cosmic Crisp Apples. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible; I am proud to only work with companies that I truly believe in.

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    • Apple and hummus pita breads are a crunchy, sweet and healthy lunch bite. Who knew apples and hummus were a match made in heaven?
    • Apples and hummus - a match made in heaven
    • Ingredient Spotlight: Cosmic Crisp Apples
    • Do Apple and Hummus Go Together?
    • Why you must try this easy lunch
    • Ingredients for pita bread with apples and hummus
    • Directions
    • Scaling the recipe
    • Storage
    • Making in Advance
    • Dominant flavors and ingredients
    • Top tips
    • Adaptations
    • What else to eat with hummus:
    • Equipment
    • Accompanying Dishes
    • When to Serve
    • Other lunch dishes
    • Pin for Later!
    • Recipe
    close up of apple and hummus pita bread

    Apples and hummus - a match made in heaven

    Pita bread with hummus and apples may sound like a strange sandwich combination - and that's because it really is. But once you try this little healthy bite, made crunchy cucumbers, microgreens and our very own healthy hummus recipe, you'll forget you ever ate pita bread in any other way!

    When I was in university, our student cafe served a quasi-Middle Eastern hummus sandwich. Inside two pieces of bread were nestled cucumber, sprouts and thin, crisp slices of apple.

    For weeks I eyed that sandwich, wondering how it was going to taste. When I thought about what to eat with hummus, apple never factored high on that list. Cucumber and sprouts, that I could get. But apples and hummus? That combination both attracted and repelled me.

    Then one day, I tried the apple and hummus sandwich. And my tastebuds rejoiced. The sweetness of the apples played beautifully against the tangy, lemony and garlicky hummus. The cucumbers and apples provided a nice crunch. And the microgreens just added a burst of peppery flavour and more healthy vitamins.

    All together, this apple and hummus sandwich became the perfect lunch - one I couldn't wait to recreate. And once you taste it, you won't be able to wait, either.

    close up on Cosmic Crisp apples

    Ingredient Spotlight: Cosmic Crisp Apples

    I knew I just had to make pita bread with hummus and apples bread when I tried the new Cosmic Crisp Washington State Apples.

    The Cosmic Crisp apple was released to the market in January, after 20 years of research and classical breeding at Washington State University (which, if you're like me and you care about that sort of thing, means this apple is non-GMO).

    Cosmic Crisps are a cross between the ‘Enterprise’ and ‘Honeycrisp’.  This makes them crispier and sweeter than other varieties, and naturally slow to brown. In fact, I've had half-cut or sliced Cosmic Crisp apples in my fridge for a whole day, with barely any browning around the edges!

    But what made this apple perfect to eat with hummus was its natural snap, crunchy texture and delicate, juicy sweetness. All of this provided the perfect counter-balance to my homemade healthy hummus recipe, with its garlic and lemon!

    For more apple recipes:

    • Apple potato latkes with curried yogurt sauce (GF, Veg)
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    Do Apple and Hummus Go Together?

    Absolutely! Apples have a natural sweetness and tang to them. This works beautifully with the savory, garlicky and lemony flavour of hummus.

    Additionally, apples that are crisp like the Cosmic Crisp provide a good contrast with the creaminess of hummus. If you're not having an apple and hummus pita, I recommend you try dipping apples into your hummus - this is really a delicious, healthy snack combo!

    For more hummus recipes:

    • Recipes for easy springtime Middle Eastern entertaining with wine: spring hummus with crispy chickpeas, goat cheese with herbs and wine-soaked strawberries {GF, Veg, V}
    • {VIDEO} Smooth garlic hummus video – Montreal Mega Mission Video II
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    • {TRAVEL} Food snaps from Israel: My Israel Foodie Guide

    Why you must try this easy lunch

    Apples and hummus pita bread bites are a delicious lunch option that goes beyond the boring old tuna or egg sandwich, for days when you don't have time to make these amazing quinoa sweet potato wraps. They'll also make a snappy little appetizer, if that's your jam! These pita breads with apples and hummus are:

    • vegan
    • ready in minutes
    • easy to put together
    • delicious
    • endlessly customizable (feel free to remove any of the other ingredients!)
    • portable
    • can be made in advance
    • easily scaleable - feel free to turn this into one large pita sandwich, or make many small pita breads with apples and hummus
    ingredients

    Ingredients for pita bread with apples and hummus

    This is one of my easiest lunch recipes! All you need is:

    • mini pita breads (or one large pita bread)
    • Cosmic Crisp apples
    • Cucumbers
    • Microgreens of your choice (I used radish sprouts and snow pea sprouts)
    • Hummus! I encourage you to make my healthy hummus recipe, for which you'll need: can of chickpeas, garlic, lemon, tahini, olive oil and salt & pepper)

    Directions

    ingredients by window

    Prep the ingredients

    Assemble all your ingredients. Slice the cucumber into long, diagonal slices (they look prettier!). Slice the apples. Rinse the microgreens.

    Finally, if you're going to make homemade hummus, get out the food processor or high powered blender.

    hummus in food processor

    Make the hummus

    To make my healthy hummus recipe, add 1 can of chickpeas and 2 cloves of garlic to food processor and pulse until well processed. Add tahini, lemon juice, salt and cumin, and process until well combined, about 5 minutes. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Check texture - if it's smooth and silky, omit water - but I usually add about ¼ cup to really get the texture I like. Process another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust flavours.

    Assemble the pita bread with hummus and apples

    Arrange your mini pitas or large pita on a plate or cutting board. Smear a generous amount of hummus - 2 TBs for a mini pita, or much more than that for a large pita bread.

    Top with cucumber, apples, and microgreens, in that order. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Finally, top with another slice of apple, for looks.

    And that's it - you're ready to dig into your lunch!

    hand grabbing an apple hummus snack

    Scaling the recipe

    This recipe makes 8 mini pita bread bites, or 1 large pita bread. If you make my hummus recipe, you'll end up with some leftovers. You can easily increase the recipe to make more - in fact, I encourage you to do so as they keep well!

    Storage

    Kept in an airtight container, pita bread with hummus and apples will last two days. Because Cosmic Crisp apples are so slow to brown, you can even slice them ahead of time and not worry! If you keep all the components separately, then you can enjoy these pita bites for up to 4 days.

    The hummus will last fives days.

    laying apple

    Making in Advance

    My healthy garlic hummus, which is the only part of this pita bread with apples and hummus that really requires any work, can easily be made in advance. It will keep for a few days, so you've got time to play with here.

    I suggest making the hummus in the evening when you've got time, and storing it in a portable little container. Then the next day, dress your pita with hummus in the morning, or right when you're ready to eat lunch. Top it with apples, cucumbers and sprouts, and voila - you're ready for a Middle Eastern partay in your mouth.

    assembling pita bites

    Dominant flavors and ingredients

    This unusual lunch sandwich takes the traditional pita bread with hummus and takes it up about 1,000 notches. The flavours of these apple and hummus pita breads are sweet, crunchy, garlicky and creamy all at the same time.

    If you cannot eat sprouts, feel free to omit them. If you want to skip the cucumbers, be my guest.

    overhead shot of apple and hummus pita breads on cutting board

    Top tips

    Making apple and hummus pita breads for lunch couldn't be any easier. If you're looking for some tips, this is the advice I got:

    • Make the hummus yourself. Homemade healthy hummus is so much better, fresher and healthier than the preservative-filled store-bought version - plus it takes about 10 minutes to make. So honestly, just do it.
    • Get real Cosmic Crisp apples for this recipe. While Honey Crisp or Gala will both taste good, nothing compares to the snap and sweetness of the Honey Crisp
    close up of apple hummus pitas on cutting board

    Adaptations

    These apple and hummus pita breads are naturally vegetarian and vegan.

    To add some protein, I also recommend adding cheddar cheese or turkey to these pitas!

    Gluten-free

    To make this apple and hummus treat gluten-free, use your favourite gluten-free bread. In a pinch, even warmed up corn tortillas will work!

    Paleo

    If you're abstaining from chickpeas for paleo reasons, then use almond butter, smashed avocado or homemade cauliflower hummus for the recipe.

    Keto

    Unfortunately, this recipe cannot be easily made keto because of the apples.

    spoon of hummus

    What else to eat with hummus:

    You can add any of the following ingredients to these apple and hummus pita breads to make them even more interesting!

    • Carrot slices
    • Smashed avocado
    • Cooked chicken breast
    • Sliced turkey breast
    • Onions
    • Switch cucumbers for mild pickles
    drizzling olive oil

    Equipment

    For these apple and hummus pita breads, you'll need:

    • Food processor
    • Cutting board
    • Butter knife
    • Chef's knife

    Accompanying Dishes

    Looking for something else to serve with pita bread with hummus and apples? I got you covered! Whether for lunch or an appetizer, these dishes go great with my pita pockets!

    • Tangy and creamy baba ghanoush, or the eggplant dip that won me over {GF, Paleo}
    • The best eggplant shakshuka, or how to make friends with breakfast
    • Mushroom bourekas, or what to eat when you’re drunk {V}
    • Get The Israeli Souk Experience With Breathtaking Pomegranate & Rose Vegan Malabi, A Custard Dessert That Will Make Your Head Spine

    When to Serve

    These are perfect for lunch! They can also be served as an appetizer or during brunch.

    hand grabbing an apple and hummus pita bread

    Other lunch dishes

    If you're looking for more lunch recipes, try these ones:

    • Oven-Baked Buttermilk Chicken and Potatoes
    • 4-Step Easy Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowl
    • Pan seared duck breast with berry apple compote and kale apple slaw
    • Butternut Squash Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds

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    Recipe

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    Apple and hummus pita breads

    Apple and hummus pita breads are a crunchy, sweet and healthy lunch bite. Who knew apples and hummus were a match made in heaven?
    5 from 24 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Lunch
    Cuisine: Israeli, Middle Eastern
    Keyword: apples, Cosmic Crisp apples, cucumbers, garlic, hummus, lunch, microgreens, sprouts, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 552kcal
    Author: Ksenia Prints

    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    For assembling pita bread with hummus and apples

    • 8 mini pita breads or one large pita bread
    • 1 Cosmic Crisp apple
    • 1 Lebanese cucumber
    • ½ cup microgreens of your choice I used radish sprouts and snow pea sprouts
    • 1 cup garlic hummus recipe below, or your choice of hummus

    For garlic hummus:

    • 1 can of chickpeas
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • ½ lemon
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 2 TBs olive oil
    • salt & pepper

    Instructions

    • Slice the cucumber into long, diagonal slices. Slice the apples. Rinse the microgreens.
    • Set up the food processor or high powered blender.

    Make hummus

    • To make my garlic hummus, add 1 can of chickpeas and 2 cloves of garlic to food processor and pulse until well processed.
    • Add tahini, lemon juice, salt and cumin, and process until well combined, about 5 minutes. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Check texture - if it's smooth and silky, omit water - but I usually add about ¼ cup to really get the texture I like.
    • Process another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust flavours.

    Assemble the pita bread with hummus and apples

    • Arrange your mini pitas or large pita on a plate or cutting board. Smear a generous amount of hummus - 2 TBs for a mini pita, or much more than that for a large pita bread.
    • Top with cucumber, apples, and microgreens, in that order. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Finally, top with another slice of apple, for looks.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 941mg | Calcium: 158mg | Vitamin C: 18mg | Vitamin A: 513IU | Sugar: 24g | Fiber: 21g | Potassium: 1210mg | Calories: 552kcal | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fat: 24g | Protein: 23g | Carbohydrates: 72g | Iron: 7mg
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    Comments

    1. Audrey says

      February 12, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great twist on classic pita and hummus.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 12, 2021 at 7:54 pm

        Yes!! Once you try it with apples, you'll be convinced!

        Reply
    2. Ashlea C. says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      These were so easy to make and taste amazing! Great combination.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 16, 2021 at 9:26 am

        Aren't they the best? Little bites of happiness, for me.

        Reply
    3. Jessica Formicola says

      February 15, 2021 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Putting apple and hummus together is genius! I love that sweet and savory combo!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 16, 2021 at 9:27 am

        It's mind-blowing! So simple, but once you taste it it's like, how have I never done this before?

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      February 17, 2021 at 5:13 am

      5 stars
      Really interesting flavor combo. I think I never tried anything like this but it looks so delicious. Now I want to make this.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 23, 2021 at 2:34 pm

        Do it! It takes minutes and it's beyond delish.

        Reply
    5. Angela says

      February 17, 2021 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      Love the crunch. So tasty!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 23, 2021 at 2:34 pm

        Me too! The sound effects are crucial here 😉

        Reply
    6. Debra says

      February 17, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun idea....and tasty too!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 23, 2021 at 2:34 pm

        Comes together in seconds!

        Reply
    7. Leslie says

      February 18, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      I am very intrigued by your recipe..This is a great flavor combination that I haven't heard of before. Sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 23, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        I know, few people have - and yet it's so, so good!

        Reply
    8. Lilly says

      February 18, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
      So tasty! I love this combination!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 23, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        It's so sweet and crunchy and yummy!

        Reply
    9. Katie says

      February 25, 2021 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, I’m a hummus addict so I cannot wait to give this a try!

      Katie xoxo

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 25, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        you will LOVE it!!!

        Reply
    10. Kay says

      February 26, 2021 at 6:14 am

      5 stars
      A perfect healthy snack for me and the kids, the apple added a lovely sweetness to the recipe!

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 26, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        Yes! My son loves that little burst of sweetness

        Reply
    11. Maddie says

      February 26, 2021 at 11:51 am

      I can't wait to try this for lunch tomorrow! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • kseniaprints says

        February 26, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        Please do - and let me know how you like it!

        Reply

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