Creative Uses for Pita Chips

Pita chips are not just a delicious snack food; they also have a lot of other uses. I am addicted to Stacy's Pita chips but sometimes I make my own. They're an inexpensive, versatile food that is perfect to keep on hand whether you just want healthy snacks for lunchboxes or for an impromptu appetizer.

There are lots of brands of pita chips available, but I personally love Stacy's pita chips because the chips are thick, super crunchy and very flavorful. They're also baked so they're lower in fat than fried chips. However, it's quite easy to make your own. I use low-carb, whole-wheat or multi grain pitas but it's really a matter of taste. I preheat my oven to 375 and brush the pitas with a small amount of EV olive oil. Then I season it to taste, depending on what kind of chip I desire. You could just use a little kosher or sea salt or get a little fancier with some garlic powder, black pepper, and whatever other spices you like. You can also sprinkle them with grated cheese like Parmigiano, Swiss, or lowfat cheddar or mozzarella. Then I cut the pitas into wedges with scissors. I get about 8 wedges out of a pita but you can cut them smaller. Bake them until they're brown and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.

Pita chips are a great dipping tool. Of course they are traditionally served with hummus, but try and break out of the box. Serve them with a hot crab or shrimp dip, Tapenade, or a roasted red pepper and Parmigiano dip. You could also make large pita chips and use them in the way you do bruschetta, with a simple topping of chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and your favorite cheese.