Pita chips

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Pita chips are simply a baked bread made from pita bread, often seasoned. They are crunchier and thicker than most chips. They are available in many flavors. They are often used as a substitute for potato chips because they are less greasy and generally healthier. They are a perfect chip to dip in salsas and other various mixtures.

Pita chips, in addition to their health benefits, are also quite tasty.

[edit] Nutritional Facts:

These are numbers of a nutrition outline of plain pita chips as well as regular greasy potato chips. As you can see, pita chips are much healthier for you then regular potato chips.

Nutrition Facts On Pita Chips: Serving Size 1 oz (28.0 g)

Amount Per Serving: Calories 130-- Calories from Fat 36 Total Fat 4.0g6%- Sodium 140mg6%- Total Carbohydrates 18.0g6%- Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%- Sugars 2.0g- Protein 3.0g-

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% • Iron 4%

Nutritional Units 3

Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutrition Facts On Regular Potato Chips: Serving Size 1 oz (28.0 g)

Amount Per Serving: Calories 150-- Calories from Fat 90 Total Fat 10.0g15%- Saturated Fat 3.0g15%- Sodium 180mg8%- Total Carbohydrates 15.0g5%- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%- Protein 2.0g-

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 10% Calcium 0% • Iron 0%

Nutritional Units 4

Based on a 2000 calorie diet

[edit] Recipe:

Pita Chips Original recipe yield: 8 dozen. Prep Time:10 Minutes Cook Time:7 Minutes Ready In:17 MinutesServings:24 (change)

Ingredients: 12 pita bread pockets 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried chervil

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. Place triangles on lined cookie sheet. In a small bowl, combine the oil, pepper, salt, basil and chervil. Brush each triangle with oil mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy. Watch carefully, as they tend to burn easily!