Pita Triangles With Sun Dried Tomatobasil Dip Recipes

PITA TRIANGLES WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO/BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Mix together the Cream cheese,mayo,tomato, lemon juice& garlic, mix well.
• Cut each pita into 12 bite size triangles, the trangles are double thickness, and place them on a cookie sheet.
• Mix together the butter, lemon pepper, fresh basil and pepper.
• Brush one side of each triangle with the butter mixture.
• Bake in 350F oven for apprx 10 minutes or untilcrisp& browned.
• Cool the pita chips& serve with the dip.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, mix the sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Process until well-blended. Add basil, and continue processing until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

PITA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Combine ingredients except bread. Using a sharp knife, split pita into rounds. Spread each with a tablespoon or so of mixture and place on a cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered, then transfer into plastic bag. When ready to use, preheat oven to 375°. Cut frozen circles into 6ths (small size) or 8ths (large loaves) using a sharp carving knife. Spread on cookie sheet, in one layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes until they start to brown a little.

BLT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand until tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cut pita into triangles, place on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
• In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon bits, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix together; set aside.
• Cut out the core of the lettuce head to form a bowl for the dip.
• To serve, spoon BLT dip into hallowed out lettuce head and set in the center of a serving plate. Place toasted pita triangles around edge of plate.

MEDITERRANEAN PITA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place whole pitas on baking sheet.
• Mix yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, water and garlic until smooth.
• Spread half of yogurt mixture on each pita bread.
• Cut yellow pepper lengthwise into strips about 1/8 inch wide, then cut strips in half and place decoratively on pitas.
• Then top each pita with half of the tomatoes, olives and feta.
• Bake for 8 minutes, until pita begins to crisp and feta is beginning to melt.
• Remove from oven, cut pitas into 6-8 triangles and serve warm, or leave whole and serve as individual pizzas.