Garlic & Herb Pita Chips

From EatingWell: January/February 2009

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.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Mine were just as good as Stacy's Pita chips. This is a great recipe and makes a great snack "

Makes: 8 servings, 8 chips each

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Position oven racks in middle and lower third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
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.
Bake the pita wedges, switching the baking sheets halfway through, until golden and crispy, 6 to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness).

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 117 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 243 mg sodium; 61 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

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