Humus Veggie Pita

Last summer I watched the Forks Over Knives documentary and it changed my life.  I learned a lot about the nutrients my body needs on a daily basis.  This was another one of those go all in or not at all adventures for me.  This documentary prompted me to read The China Study and ultimately go vegan.  I purchased the Forks Over Knives Cookbook and started cooking away.  The humus for this pita is a modified version from the cookbook.  Let me know if you try it and how it turns out!

Humus
1 can chickpeas - washed and drained
Juice from 1 medium lemon
4 garlic cloves chopped
1 tsp Fiesta Mix*

Place all ingredients in a food processor - sprinkle Fiesta Mix and pulse - continue to pulse until mixture is creamy, if mixture is to thick add a little water, pulse until you reach the desired consistency.

*Fiesta Mix
3 tbs chili powder
2 tbs salt
1 tbs cumin
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp pepper

Mix all ingredients in a bowl then transfer to a jar - make sure the seal is tight to avoid mix becoming hard.

Veggie Mix
1 tbs olive or avocado oil
1/2 onion - sliced
3 cloves garlic - chopped
1 cup mushrooms - sliced
1 medium red bell pepper - sliced
1/2 tomato - sliced
1/2 avocado - sliced


Saute over medium heat sliced onion and garlic in oil for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, add bell pepper and stir for 1 minute, add mushrooms and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or when mushrooms are soften.

Pita
You can buy pita bread from almost any store, I buy the ones from Trader Joe's

Spread hummus on the pita, add sliced tomato, avocado and mushroom mixture.  Veggie mixture will be enough for 2 pita's, you will have plenty of humus left!

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