Garlic pita chips

 

     These are also superb with soups and salads. Try experimenting with other toppings such as grated Parmesan cheese or grated lemon rind.

Makes 64 chips

• 1 package/8 ounces small whole-wheat pita breads
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt

1. Preheat oven to 300F ; lightly coat 2 or 3 baking sheets with nonstick vegetable-oil cooking spray.
2. Cut each pita into 4 wedges, then gently cut or pull each wedge apart, to form a total of 64 triangles.
3. Combine parsley, egg white, olive oil, garlic and salt in small bowl ; spoon some of the parsley mixture over rough side of each triangle.
4. Place triangles, parsley-side up, in single layer on baking sheets.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges of triangles are toasted and parsley topping is set ; cool chips on baking sheets on wire rack.

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