Zaatar and Garlic Baked Pita Chips*

I first fell in love with zaatar, a Middle Eastern hyssop herb and spice mix, when I was studying at Tel Aviv University. The first encounter came at one of my favorite cafes where zaatar was generously sprinkled over my Greek salad.  I had heard of it previously, and my family had even been gifted a box of zaatar from an Israeli exchange student who lived with my family during high school. However, we had no idea how to use it. It sat there in our cabinet, unused for a few years. If I had known that we had such a gem, and if I had known its uses, the love affair would have started a few years earlier than it had!!

• 1 bag or package, whole grain or white pitas, cut into bite size triangles
• 6-8 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons zaatar hyssop seasoning mix (I prefer an Israeli brand)
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix the oil, garlic and seasoning together in a small bowl.

Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and place sliced pita triangles in one layer on the parchment paper.  Brush with the seasoned oil/garlic mixture, sprinkle with extra zaatar and bake until golden. Once completely cooled you can store in a ziplock bag or an airtight container.  Enjoy with all kinds of dips and spreads, especially Middle Eastern.

Serves 8-10

*Parve (non-dairy)

Zaatar and Garlic Baked Pita Chips*

 

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I first fell in love with zaatar, a Middle Eastern hyssop herb and spice mix, when I was studying at Tel Aviv University. The first encounter came at one of my favorite cafes where zaatar was generously sprinkled over my Greek salad. I had heard of it previously, and my family had even been gifted a box of zaatar from an Israeli exchange student who lived with my family during high school. However, we had no idea how to use it. It sat there in our cabinet, unused for a few years. If I had known that we had such a gem, and if I had known its uses, the love affair would have started a few years earlier than it had!!

Author: Karen Abir

Recipe type: Appetizers, Eating Clean, Quick & Easy, Shabbat & Holiday

Cuisine: Eating Clean, Parve (non-dairy)

Serves: Serves 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 bag or package, whole grain or white pitas, cut into bite size triangles
• 6-8 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons zaatar hyssop seasoning mix (I prefer an Israeli brand)
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix the oil, garlic and seasoning together in a small bowl.
3. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and place sliced pita triangles in one layer on the parchment paper. Brush with the seasoned oil/garlic mixture, sprinkle with extra zaatar and bake until golden. Once completely cooled you can store in a ziplock bag or an airtight container. Enjoy with all kinds of dips and spreads, especially Middle Eastern.

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