Navy Bean Hummus with Roasted Jerk Vegetables

Ingredients

For the Navy Bean Hummus:

• 1½ cups cooked navy beans (or 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons tahini (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon sumac
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Water, as needed for consistency

For the Pita Chips:

• 3 large pita breads
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic granules
• Pinch of salt

For the Roasted Jerk Vegetables:

• ¼ cup zucchini, chopped ¼ inch thick
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped ¼ inch thick
• ¼ cup sweet peppers, chopped ¼ inch thick
• 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For Garnish:

• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven or Air Fryer Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or preheat your air fryer to 425°F. If using the oven, line two baking sheets with parchment paper, one for the pita chips and one for the vegetables.
2. Make the Hummus Add the navy beans to a food processor along with the minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, smoked paprika, sumac, and sea salt. Process the ingredients on high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time and blend until you reach your desired creamy, spreadable consistency.
3. Taste and Adjust Seasoning Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add additional lemon juice for more tanginess, extra salt, or more garlic if you like it really garlicky. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and set aside.
4. Prepare the Pita Chips Cut the pita breads into triangle shapes (cut each pita into 8 wedges). Place the pita triangles in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic granules, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together with your hands until all the pita pieces are evenly coated.
5. Bake the Pita Chips Arrange the seasoned pita triangles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet (or in the air fryer basket in a single layer). Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or air fry for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly. Remove from the oven or air fryer and set aside to cool.
6. Prepare the Jerk Vegetables In a medium bowl, combine the chopped zucchini, red onion, and sweet peppers. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with jerk seasoning. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the oil and seasoning.
7. Roast the Vegetables Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet (or in the air fryer basket). Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or air fry for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender, caramelized, and slightly charred at the edges.
8. Assemble and Serve Spread the hummus in a shallow serving bowl or plate, creating a well in the center. Top with the roasted jerk vegetables in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with the crispy pita chips on the side.