Pita Chip Sampler

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It’s easy and economical to make these healthy pita chips at home. For a mini world tour, try all three versions provided here: Italian, Mexican and Indian. One or all is sure to please.

  • 8

Ingredients

  • Italian Topping:
  • 4 pitas (6-inch size)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp prepared pesto
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • Mexican Topping:
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • Indian Topping:
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Split pitas along outside seams, using serrated knife. Gently peel halves apart. Stack pitas and cut into 8 wedges. Arrange wedges, rough side up, on 2 baking sheets.

2. In 3 small separate dish¬es, combine Italian, Mexican and Indian topping ingredi¬ents, stirring until combined. Brush one third of the chips with each of toppings. Sprinkle with salt.

3. Bake until toasted and crisp in centers, about 13 minutes.