Quick and Easy Lunch: Pita with Hummus, Spinach and Basil

I’m addicted to hummus with veggies and pita.  I’ve eaten it nearly everyday for the past 6 months for lunch.  This is for three reasons: it’s yummy, it’s healthy, it’s easy.  I won’t say I’m bored with it, but I am looking for a bit of variety, and I am came up with this ‘sandwich’.

The ‘sandwich’

What you’ll need:

• Pita, or flatbread
• Hummus (see how to make your own on the next page)
• Baby spinach, approximately 1 cup
• Fresh basil, about 3-5 large leaves
• Veggies of your choice (I like red peppers)
• Olive oil, optional
• Vinegar, optional

Slather a thick layer of hummus onto the pita bread or flatbread, top with the spinach, basil and some veggies. I like to make a salad first by mixing a bit of olive oil and vinegar with the veggies, then putting it on top of the hummus covered bread.

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