Basil Pita Chips Recipes

FRESH BASIL TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds and pulp. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
• Stack 3-4 basil leaves on top of each other. Roll them up from one of the long sides, then slice through the roll horizontally with a knife. Run your knife once or twice through these ribbons of basil, then add them to the bowl. Repeat with the rest of the basil leaves.
• Finely mince the garlic cloves by hand or in a food processor, and add them to the bowl. Add in the oil, salt, and pepper. Gently toss the ingredients together.
• The salsa can be served immediately or allowed to sit at room temperature for about 1 hour for the flavors to meld.
• Serve the salsa with tortilla or pita chips. It can also be served on bite-sized pieces of artisan sourdough or white bread-if desired, sprinkle a little mozzarella or grated Parmesan cheese over the tops and place them under the broiler for about a minute, then serve them immediately.
• Makes about 4 cups of salsa

GARLIC WHITE BEAN BASIL HUMMUS + HOMEMADE TOASTED PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut each pita into 8 wedges and place wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or spray with olive oil cooking spray and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt all over wedges adding other spices if desired; toss again to coat.
• Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet and bake about 8-10 minutes, until pita chips are golden brown. Flip over once halfway through baking. Cool on pans.
• Make your hummus: combine beans, garlic, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a couple of times until the mixture looks somewhat chopped.
• Add in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil while the machine is still running. Let process until the mixture is creamy.
• If the mixture appears to be too thick, add in a few teaspoons of water at a time to thin it out. Otherwise, season with additional salt and pepper to your liking and drizzle the top with a tiny bit of olive oil.

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!

BASIL PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix garlic and basil into the butter.
• Separate tops from bottoms on pita bread.
• Spread herb butter on pita halves.
• Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.
• Cut into triangles.
• Place on baking sheet butter side up.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Place on paper towels to cool.

SMASHED CHICKPEA, BASIL, AND RADISH DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Lightly mash chickpeas, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl until creamy but still chunky. Stir in basil, radishes, garlic, and lemon juice. Stir in reserved chickpea liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dip holds together. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with pita chips.

PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 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 browned and crispy.
• Watch carefully, as they tend to burn easily!