Garlic-Herb Pita Toasts
Created by Engrossed on April 16, 2013
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 5m
- Recipe #9049
Ingredients
- 3 (6 inch) pita bread rounds, quartered (fresh or slightly stale, preferably whole wheat)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 large fresh garlic cloves, minced
- Coarse salt, to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Cooks Tip: For the best results, use a baking sheet that is not too dark for this recipe; otherwise, watch the pita bread carefully as it burns easily.
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Step 2: Preheat oven to 500°F.
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Step 3: Separate each pita quarter into 2 pieces.
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Step 4: Arrange in a single layer, rough side up, on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Step 5: Brush evenly with the oil.
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Step 6: In a small bowl, combine the parsley, chives, and garlic.
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Step 7: Using your fingers, distribute the herb mixture evenly over the pita quarters.
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Step 8: Sprinkle evenly with coarse salt.
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Step 9: Bake on the top rack of the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the pita quarters are nicely toasted.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (16.3 g)
- Calories 20.5
- Total Fat - 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 70.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 3.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
- Sugars - 0.2 g
- Protein - 0.6 g
- Calcium - 8.9 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg