Toasted Pita With Black Sesame Seeds And Sumac (Recipe)

Toasted Pita With Black Sesame Seeds And Sumac

M a k e s a B o u T 3 6 p I e c e s

2 tsp. black sesame seeds

1 tsp. ground sumac

1 tsp. cayenne; more to taste kosher salt

6 whole-wheat or white pita breads

1/3 cup (approximately) extra-virgin olive oil Garlic-yogurt sauce (recipe below)

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a small bowl, combine the black sesame seeds, sumac, cayenne, and 1 tsp. salt.

3. Split each pita horizontally into 2 rounds and tear each round into

3 rustic pieces. Brush a large rimmed baking sheet with a generous amount of olive oil, and spread 12 of the pita pieces in a single layer, inner side down, on the sheet. Brush the outer side of the pita with additional olive oil and sprinkle evenly with about a third of the spice mixture. Toast the pita in the oven until golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pita and spice mixture in 2 more batches. (The chips may be made 1 day ahead.) Serve with Garlic Yogurt sauce on the side.

1.5G Mono Fat | 0G POLY Fat | 0MG CHOL | 105MG sodium | 1G Fiber

Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

M a k e s a B o u T 1 c u p

1 cup full-fat plain yogurt

2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium clove garlic, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt kosher salt this very simple sauce makes a great dip for vegetables, too. Combine the yogurt, oil, and garlic in a small bowl and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until shortly before serving. (The sauce may be made 1 day ahead.


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