Crispy Herb Tomato Whole Wheat Pita Chips
Herbaceous pita crisps combining fresh basil, thyme, and Parmesan, toasted until golden, then crowned with fresh tomatoes. Quick oven-baked appetizer balancing aromatic seasonings with bright acidity. Ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Combine basil, pepper, thyme, and Parmesan in a small bowl and mix well.
- 3
Spread pita wedges evenly on a baking sheet.
- 4
Lightly brush each wedge with olive oil.
- 5
Sprinkle herb mixture evenly over pita wedges.
- 6
Bake until golden brown.
- 7
Top pita wedges evenly with tomatoes and serve immediately.
Tips
Watch pita chips closely near 8-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
Add tomatoes just before serving to keep crisps from softening.
Good to Know
Keep crisps in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days. Add tomatoes only when serving.
Prepare herb mixture and cut pitas up to 4 hours ahead. Bake crisps up to 8 hours ahead; refresh in 300°F oven for 2 minutes before topping with tomatoes.
Serve warm or at room temperature immediately after topping with tomatoes.
Common Mistakes
Do not add tomatoes before baking to avoid soggy crisps.
Do not brush oil too heavily to prevent excessive browning.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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