Garlic & Herb Pita Chips
You can make your own tasty pita chips in a matter of minutes. Just cut pita bread into wedges (stale pitas work very well), brush them with a little olive oil and bake. Not only do homemade pita chips save you money, you'll also cut calories by 16 percent.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8 servings, 8 chips each
Ingredients
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4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.
Position oven racks in middle and lower third of oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
2.
Cut pitas into 8 wedges each and separate each wedge at the fold. Place the pita wedges, rough-side up, in an even layer on the prepared baking sheets. Brush with oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
3.
Bake the pita wedges, switching the baking sheets halfway through, until golden and crispy, 6 to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness).
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 117, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 243 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Potassium 61 mg. Exchanges: Starch 1, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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