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Garlic Pita Smashes Recipe

Ingredients

28 pita breads, washed

2 (10 inch) pita pockets

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

1/2 cup diced onions

1 teaspoon chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

1 (8 ounce) container frozen Fermented Sour Cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 800 degrees F (450 degrees C).

Place pita pockets in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add pita pockets, turning occasionally. Fry pita pockets on both sides for 5 to 6 minutes, or with 2 tablespoon of garlic. Cook at least 1 minute longer so that pockets are golden brown. Remove from heat.

Remove the pita pockets from the oven. Flank pita pockets with a knife to cut zigzags into the pockets. Use toothpicks to hold pockets in place; remove toothpicks as needed. Fry pita pockets for about 5 more minutes as they brown in the skillet and steam from the juices. Drain pita pockets on paper towels.

Stir vegetable oil into the stewed garlic and paprika; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Fry pita pockets until tender, about 5 minutes. Roll pita pockets in sour cream and serve with a toothpick dipped in flour.

Comments

JoRoMooGo writes:

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Great concept, but some tweaking -- I used dried minced onion as I didn't have ketchup. I also loosened the cumin 1/2 and used Spanish cumin powder. I added fresh ground pepper and still liked the taste. But, I'd double the sugar and leave out the tabasco.