Sesame Cumin Pita Crisps Recipes

PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees 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!

SESAME CUMIN PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl stir together the oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cumin, and salt to taste. Halve the pita loaves horizontally to form 6 rounds and brush the rough sides of the rounds with the oil mixture. Cut each round into 3/4-inch triangles or squares, spread the triangles in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven shaking the pan every 3 to 4 minutes, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden. Toss the crisps with the additional cumin and salt to taste and let them cool. The crisps keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the crisps as a topping for vegetable or tossed green salad.

HUMMUS WITH HERBED PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• For the pita crisps: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a food processor, combine the butter and herbs and pulse until well combined. Spread the herb butter onto the pita slices. Sprinkle with salt and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for the hummus: In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and cumin. Pulse until smooth. With the food processor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream. Season with the salt and puree until very smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add 2 tablespoons at a time of the reserved chickpea juice until desired consistency.

CLASSIC HUMMUS WITH SPICED 'N BAKED PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, adding some water to make it the consistency of dip. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lemon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Scoop the hummus into a bowl. (May be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 3 days.)
• When ready to serve, garnish with cumin, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with Spiced 'n Baked Pita Chips or crudite.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut the pitas into quarters and spread them onto the baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, zatar, and sea salt, to taste. Drizzle this mixture over the pita pieces and toss them together with your hands to coat them evenly. Bake them until golden brown and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let cool.

SEASONED PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings (except salt). Brush the pita rounds on both sides with the seasoned oil. Cut each round into 12 wedges. Lay the wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle lightly with salt and bake for about 10 minutes, then turn wedges over and bake another 3-5 minutes. They should be darkened and crispy but not too brown. Cool completely and serve. Any leftovers will keep for several days in a Ziploc bag or airtight container.

SESAME KALE CRISPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200 degrees.
• In a large bowl, drizzle kale with oil, lemon juice, and sesame seeds. Season with salt. Toss until evenly coated.
• Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and, using a spatula, flip kale leaves over. Return to oven and continue cooking until kale is dry and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let cool completely.

SESAME PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Set aside. Separate the pita pockets into halves. Cut each half into 8 sections. Set aside.
• Combine egg whites and sesame oil in a glass or ceramic bowl. Brush the egg-white mixture on both sides of the pita. Sprinkle both sides with sesame seeds. Place on the baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Store in a cookie tin.

GARLIC-SESAME PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut pita breads in half. Split each half in two; cut into strips. Place on ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, combine the oils; brush over strips. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garlic salt., Bake at 400° for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

SESAME CUMIN PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl stir together the oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cumin, and salt to taste. Halve the pita loaves horizontally to form 6 rounds and brush the rough sides of the rounds with the oil mixture.
• Cut each round into 3/4-inch triangles or squares, spread the triangles in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in the middle of a preheated 350°F oven shaking the pan every 3 to 4 minutes, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden.
• Toss the crisps with the additional cumin and salt to taste and let them cool. The crisps keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the crisps as a topping for vegetable or tossed green salad.