Pita Chips With Za'atar Spice Blend Recipe

Name: Za'atar Pita Chips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 6 pita breads (whole wheat or plain); 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil , or as needed; za'atar, to taste

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 6 servings

Yield: 36 chips

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Za'atar refers to a blend of Middle Eastern spices that bring out some unique flavors and textures. For instance, the blend usually contains sumac, which is a strong acidic spice that packs a punch to the taste buds. It is also the very element that will keep you eating more! There are also some herbs such as fresh thyme. To add a little crunch, there are also white sesame seeds found in this blend. This is why it makes the perfect mixture as a seasoning or dip!

Here we make our very own pita chips. Pita chips are so easy to prepare and can make a healthy snack, too. Delicious on their own, za'atar pita chips is especially good with Middle Eastern dips like muhammara or hummus. There are no set measurements for the olive oil or za'atar, so you can vary the chips to taste.

The great thing about these three ingredients is that if you don't have the time to bake the pita bread into chips you can eat these as a dip. Simply have a small dipping bowl or dipping plate of olive oil and another dipping plate for za'atar. Then simply cut the pita bread into slices, dip first in the olive oil and then into the za'atar mixture and enjoy!

Although, if you have the time to make the chips, we highly recommend you do so!

6 pita breads (whole wheat or plain)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon za'atar, or to taste

Gather the ingredients.

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Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line one large or two medium baking sheets with foil.

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Stack the pita bread on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut the pitas into 6 even wedges. Gently open each wedge, and separate at the attached end, so that you get two pita triangles from each wedge. (You can also slice through the attached end with a sharp knife if you'd prefer.)

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Spread the pita triangles, inside (textured side) up, in a single layer on the baking sheet(s).

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Drizzle or brush the pita triangles lightly with the olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with the za'atar.

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Place the baking sheets into the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until the pita chips begin to turn crisp and lightly brown. (Watch the chips carefully if you leave them in longer—they can go from toasty to burnt in an instant.)

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Remove the baking sheets from the oven and place on racks to cool. (The chips will get crunchier as they cool). Serve slightly warm or at room temperature with dips or soft cheeses.

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Tip

Chips may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
541	Calories
37g	Fat
45g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	541
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37g	48%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 459mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 105mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.