This hummus pita BLT sandwich is loaded with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes and creamy hummus, all tucked inside soft pita bread. It’s an easy twist on a classic BLT sandwich that’s perfect for a quick lunch or simple weeknight dinner.
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🎥 How to make hummus pita
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Hummus Pita
- Quick and easy: Ready in minutes, making it perfect for a simple lunch or weeknight dinner.
- Creamy and crunchy: Creamy hummus, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and juicy tomatoes give you a little bit of everything in every bite.
- A twist on a classic BLT: Soft pita bread and hummus turn the traditional BLT sandwich into something a little different.
- Easy to customize: Add avocado, cucumber, cheese or your favorite salad veggies to make it your own.
Ingredients for Hummus Pita
- Pita bread: Soft pita breads work best and are easy to fold around the filling.
- Hummus: Use your favorite creamy hummus—homemade or store-bought both work well.
- Bacon: Cook until crispy for that classic BLT crunch. You can also swap it for shredded chicken, falafel or beef.
- Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes add freshness and a little sweetness.
- Lettuce: Use crisp lettuce or mixed greens for plenty of crunch.
👩🏼🍳 How to Make a Hummus Pita BLT
1. Warm the pita: Lightly toast or warm the pita until soft and flexible.
2. Spread the hummus: Generously spread creamy hummus over the pita.
3. Add the veggies: Layer on the lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
4. Add the bacon: Top with crispy bacon. You can also swap the bacon for falafel, shredded chicken or beef.
5. Serve: Fold the pita around the filling and serve straight away.
Tips & Tricks
- Warm the pita first: A warm pita is softer and easier to fold without tearing.
- Get the bacon crispy: Crispy bacon gives the hummus pita the best contrast against the creamy hummus.
- Don’t overfill it: It’s tempting to load it up, but too much filling makes the pita difficult to fold and eat.
- Dry the lettuce: Make sure your lettuce is well dried so the pita doesn’t become soggy.
- Serve immediately: This hummus pita BLT is best assembled just before eating so the lettuce and bacon stay crisp.
What to Serve With Hummus Pita
These hummus pita sandwiches are filling enough to enjoy on their own, but they're also delicious served with a simple salad, air fryer carrot chips or your favorite vegetable side dish.
❓FAQS
No. You can use wraps, flatbread, naan or sturdy sandwich bread instead of pita.
Fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber work really well with hummus and pita. Crispy bacon, grilled chicken, falafel or avocado are also delicious additions.
You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time, but it’s best to assemble the pita just before serving. This keeps the lettuce crisp and prevents the pita from becoming soggy.
For a different protein, try shredded chicken, grilled chicken, falafel or sliced beef. For a vegetarian hummus pita, simply leave out the bacon and add extra vegetables or avocado.
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Hummus Pita BLT Sandwich
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 pita sandwiches 1x
Description
This hummus pita BLT sandwich is loaded with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes and creamy hummus, all tucked inside soft pita bread. It’s an easy twist on a classic BLT sandwich that’s perfect for a quick lunch or simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pita breads
- ½ cup hummus
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup of shredded lettuce
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
Instructions
- Warm the pita: Lightly toast or warm the pita until soft and flexible.
- Spread the hummus: Generously spread creamy hummus over the pita.
- Add the veggies: Layer on the lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
- Add the bacon: Top with crispy bacon.
- Serve: Fold the pita around the filling and serve straight away.
Notes
Warm the pita: Heating the pita briefly makes it softer and easier to fold without tearing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita sandwich
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
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