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Za’atar Pita Crisps

By Dawn PerryPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

These spicy, crunchy pita bits are your new, improved crouton.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

4 pitas
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons za'atar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Split pitas and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with oil and sprinkle with za’atar and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 10–12 minutes. Let cool, then break into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 140 Fat (g) 7 Saturated Fat (g) 1 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 17 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 3 Sodium (mg) 220
TagsCrackerMiddle EasternZa'atarHerbs & SpicesSnackDairy FreeVeganVegetarianBakingBon Appétit
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