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Baked Pita Chips with Za’atar

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Baked Pita Chips with Za’atar are ideal for dipping in hummus or sprinkling over a salad. Easy to make and so much tastier than store-bought, your friends and family will love these healthy baked chips.
Hummus runs through my veins. It was the first Middle Eastern recipe I learned from my Great Aunt Vieve when I was a little girl and continues to remind me of her to this day.

Baked Pita Chips with Za’atar are so easy to make and come together in less than 30 minutes. Za’atar is a smoky, earthy Middle Eastern spice blend made with dried thyme, sumac, sesame seeds and more. It’s delicious as a rub for grilled pork, as a vinaigrette for salads or even the star ingredient for chicken tacos.

May 15th is National Hummus Day but truth be told, we celebrate every day in our house. In fact, my 2 year old could eat an entire tub of hummus any day of the week. While my son would gladly eat hummus with a giant serving spoon, I’m more of a dipper. 

 

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Of course, these baked pita chips are a method more than a specific recipe. Feel free to swap out za’atar with any of your favorite spices such as smoked paprika, cumin or garlic powder. You could even go the sweet route and try cinnamon and sugar.

What is your favorite hummus dipper? I would love to hear from you.

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Baked Pita Chips with Za'atar

Ideal for dipping in hummus or sprinkling over a salad. Easy to make and so much tastier than store-bought, your friends and family will love these healthy baked chips.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Lebanese, middle eastern
Keyword: pita chips
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces large pita bread white or whole wheat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons za'atar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or cayenne for heat

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with foil. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Using a pair of kitchen scissors, cut the pita bread in half and then in half again. Continue doing this until you have chip-sized pieces (small triangles).
  • Place the pita triangles in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil then sprinkle with za'atar, salt and pepper.
  • Toss well until pita is evenly coated with oil and spices. This is a great time to use your hands - your best tools in the kitchen!
  • Spread pita in an even layer amongst both baking sheets and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Pita Chips with Za'atar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 65
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.2g 11%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 711mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 28.8g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 5.3g 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  4. I could eat hummus all day every day, but it’s not as good without a fun pita chip to dip in it! Love that these are smothered in za’atar…one of my favorite spice blends!

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  8. Liz, I’m so glad to see you posting this. Pitas toasted with olive oil and za’atar have long been one of my very favorite snacks. So simple, so tasty. I hope many people will discover the delights of za’atar here.

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  9. I grew up with an appreciation for middle eastern food too. Though I only found out about Za’atar in the last few years. I love it now. We have it on roast chicken and vegetables all the time. I love that it is savory, sour and not too hot for the kiddos.

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  11. National Hummus day–count me in!! I love these pita chips–za’atar is one of my favorite things to use to spice up salads & pita chips! These would make hummus that much better.

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  12. National Hummus Day is a holiday I am totally down to celebrate! ;) I love dipping pita chips in hummus, but I’m also a big fan of just using fresh, unbaked pita.

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  13. For me, nothing beats the warm pita bread you’ll get at a restaurant. I look forward to testing these, though, to see how they stack up!

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  16. We are hummus fiends in this household! Love the idea of making my own healthy version of pita chips with the sassy spice.

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  17. Yum! I love hummus and pita chips, too. There’s a Greek hole-in-the-wall in Portland that makes the best pita chips I’ve ever had, and I’ve thought about making my own to see if they’d be as good. I’ll have to finally give it a try :)

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