Pita Bread Bites

This recipe came from a guy I worked with who was into finding healthier alternatives to the junk food his kids were eating. I tried them and I loved them – as a bonus they are very easy to prepare as well.

Ingredients:

Pita Bread (doesn’t matter which one just as long as you can easily split the bread in half)
Garlic Butter (either purchase a premixed one, or make your own – see below)
Parmesan cheese (the crappy plastic dried variety not the lucious fresh variety)

Garlic Butter

Mix Butter, a liberal amount of minced garlic and a good pinch of dried parsley together – mix well.

Procedure:

Split the Pita Bread so you end up with two thinner pieces.
Either tear or cut the pita into sizeable pieces (I like to cut them as it is quicker).
Very lightly spread the garlic butter onto the pieces (almost in a spread on, then wipe off as much as you can manner).
Place on a baking tray (butter side up 🙂 ) and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
Bake for just a few minutes. Take out of the oven when they brown nicely (but before they burn).
Allow to cool on the tray before putting them on a plate.

Store in an airtight container and they will last for ages.

Variations:

I have tried a few variations and they have all been great. Try a lightly spread pizza base with the cheese or even spray with cooking spray and sprinkle a small amount of pepper. Or come up with your own wonderful creations.

Enjoy!