Hummus Sandwich

By
Saad Fayed
Saad Fayed
A restaurateur and food writer, Saad Fayed has published hundreds of recipes and articles about Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Updated on 06/10/21
A plate of hummus sandwiches

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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 10 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
694 Calories
9g Fat
132g Carbs
25g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 694
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1206mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 132g 48%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 181mg 903%
Calcium 231mg 18%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 1004mg 21%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Check out this easy hummus sandwich recipe to learn how to make hummus sandwiches just like at your local hummus spot. It's easy, and you can add whichever vegetables you like. Hummus sandwiches in 10 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 large pita bread

  • 1/4 cup hummus

  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers

  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced thinly

  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped

  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps to Make It

  1. First, choose what type of hummus you would like to make your sandwich. Hummus is sold and can be prepared easily at home in a variety of flavors. 

  2. If you are using pita bread, slice a small amount off the top, allowing the pita to be opened to stuff.

  3. With a butter knife spread the desired amount of hummus inside the pita pocket.

  4. Add chopped veggies and enjoy!

Recipe Variation

  • Once you have filled your pita pocket, place the filled pita on a medium skillet that has been sprayed with cooking spray or 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Cook over medium heat until pita is crispy on each side (about 2 minutes each side).