So, I was rummaging through the kitchen the other day, you know how it is, feeling a bit hungry but didn’t fancy anything sweet. Needed a savory kick, and needed it quick. Didn’t want to make a big fuss.
I spotted some pita bread sitting there, looking a bit lonely, maybe a day or two old. Perfect! Thought I’d crisp them up into some kind of quick snack. Hate wasting food anyway.
Here’s what I grabbed:
- The leftover pita bread (crackers work too if you have those)
- Some olive oil
- Garlic powder (love this stuff)
- Dried oregano (or whatever herbs you like, really)
- A bit of salt and pepper
Getting Down to It
First thing, I took the pita bread and just cut it up. Used kitchen scissors, makes it easy. Cut them into small, triangle-like wedges. You could do squares or strips, doesn’t matter. Just bite-sized pieces.
Then, I chucked all the pieces into a bowl. Didn’t measure precisely, just drizzled a bit of olive oil over them. Enough to lightly coat them, you don’t want them swimming. Sprinkled on the garlic powder, the oregano, salt, and pepper. Again, just eyeballed it to my taste. Gave it all a good toss with my hands, gently, making sure the pieces got reasonably covered in the oil and seasonings.
Next, I spread the seasoned pita wedges out on a baking sheet. Tried to get them in a single layer, otherwise, they steam instead of crisping up properly. You know, give them some space.
Popped the sheet into my toaster oven actually, because it heats up faster than the big oven. Set it to maybe 350°F (around 175°C). Didn’t really time it strictly, just kept peeking. Took about, I don’t know, 8-10 minutes? Watched until they looked golden brown and felt crispy when I nudged one.
The Result
Pulled them out, let them sit on the tray for a minute or two to cool down slightly. They smelled fantastic, really garlicky and herby. Gave one a try – perfectly crunchy, savory, just hit the spot. Way better than just plain old pita bread.
Honestly, it’s that simple. Took hardly any time, used up leftovers, and satisfied that savory craving without reaching for a bag of something processed. Super easy, super quick. Give it a go next time you need a fast snack!