Garlic Herb Pita Toasts

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Garlic Herb Pita Toasts

 

Recipe By : The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen, Donna Klein, page 26

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers And Snacks Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 6 inch pita loaves -- quartered

fresh or slightly stale

preferably whole wheat

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

2 large garlic clove -- finely chopped

Coarse salt -- to taste

 

Makes 32 pieces; 4 to 6 servings

 

Perfect for a party, these crunchy triangles are excellent vehicles for a

variety of dips and spreads. Leftovers can be used in Lebanese Bread Salad

instead of plain pita, or stirred into soups, such as the Egyptian-Style

Lentil Soup (see separate recipes). They're also a healthy snack on their own.

 

Preheat the oven to 500F (260F). Separate each pita quarter into 2

pieces. Arrange in a single layer rough side up, on an ungreased baking

sheet. Brush evenly with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the parsley,

chives, and garlic. Using your fingers, distribute the herb mixture evenly

over the pita quarters. Sprinkle evenly with coarse salt.

 

Bake on the top rack of the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the pita

quarters are nicely toasted and crisp, depending on the freshness of the

bread. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before serving.

 

Cook's Tip: For the best results, use a baking sheet that is not too dark

for this recipe; otherwise, watch the pita bread carefully - it bums

easily. If you're doubling the recipe and one baking sheet is darker than

the other, keep this in mind.

 

Advance Preparation: Completely cooled pita toasts can be wrapped in foil

and stored for up to one day without loss of crispiness.

 

Per Piece: Calories 23, Protein 0 g, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g,

Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sodium 45 mg

 

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