Heavenly Herb Dip With Pita Chips Recipes

CHIVE MASCARPONE DIP WITH HERBED PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Chill until serving., Cut each pita bread into six wedges; arrange in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, oil, salt and pepper; brush on pita wedges. Bake pitas at 400° until crisp, 8-10 minutes, turning once. Serve chips and vegetables with dip.

HEALTHY SWEET POTATO DIP WITH SPICED PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside the baking sheet.
• Prick each of the sweet potatoes 5 times with a fork and place on the rack, keeping space in between to allow the heat to circulate. Bake the sweet potatoes until a paring knife can easily go through without resistance, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Keep the oven heated to 400 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment. Dividing evenly, brush both sides of each pita half with the olive oil using a pastry brush, and season the inner side of the pitas with the smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut each seasoned pita into 6 wedges, then arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly golden and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• Once the sweet potatoes are cool, scoop the flesh (about 1 1/2 cups total) into a food processor and add the yogurt, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of black pepper. Process until combined, scraping down the side of the processor bowl to make sure yogurt is fully incorporated. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and gently fold in the chives. Serve at room temperature along with spiced pita chips.

HEAVENLY HERB DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Combine cucumber, onion and cheese in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with oil, juice and herbs; toss to mix. Garnish as desired; serve with pita chips. Pita Chips: Split pita rounds; cut each round into 8 wedges. Brush oil over both sides of wedges; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange wedges in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 minutes on each side, until crisp. Tip: Serve up a side salad in no time...combine a bag of spring mix lettuce with fresh baby spinach. Toss with mandarin oranges, almonds and red onion rings, then drizzle with a favorite dressing.

GARLIC & HERB PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• 1. Position oven racks in middle an lower third of oven; preheat oven to 350. Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Brush with oil and sprinkl with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
• 4. Bake the pita wedges, switching the bakin sheets halfway through, until golden and crispy. (6-10 min. depending on the thickness). Enjoy!

EDAMAME DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Scatter pita pieces on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake until crisp, 15 minutes; cool.
• Cook edamame in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
• Place edamame, oil, and 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid in processor. Blend until smooth, drizzling in 1/4 cup cooking liquid and lemon juice. Season dip with salt and pepper. Blend in more cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if too thick. Add minced basil; pulse until basil is just mixed in (do not puree). Transfer dip to bowl. Garnish dip with basil sprigs; serve with pita chips.