Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Homemade Pita Chips

Once you discover how quick, easy, inexpensive and tasty these are, you'll never buy bags of pita chips again!  They're also much better for you than potato chips!

Take a package of your standard pita bread...

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Brush both sides lightly with extra virgin olive oil...

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Cut each pita into eight wedges...

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Carefully tear apart each wedge to make two chips...

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Place in a single layer, oiled side up, on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.  Sprinkle with garlic powder and kosher salt.  You could use any herbs or spices that sound good to you (cumin, rosemary, paprika... you get the idea)...

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Bake at 375 degrees for 7 minutes.  DO NOT WALK AWAY!  They burn very quickly, so keep an eye on them.  Since all ovens are different, start checking at about 6 minutes.  Bake until they're lightly browned around the edges and starting to get crisp.

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Immediately remove to a wire rack.  They will continue to crisp up as they cool...

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When cool (after about 5 minutes) serve with your favorite dip... like homemade hummus...

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Store any leftovers in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

See??  Easy peasy!!

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