Israeli Pita Chips with Baba Ghanoush

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Pita Bread
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Za'atar
• 1 large Eggplant
• 0.25 cup Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2Cut the pita bread into wedges.
3. 3In a bowl, toss the pita wedges with olive oil and za'atar.
4. 4Arrange the pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Let cool.
5. 5For the baba ghanoush: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplant all over with a fork and roast for 40-50 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the eggplant is very soft.
6. 6Let the eggplant cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.
7. 7In a food processor, combine the roasted eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy.
8. 8Serve the pita chips with baba ghanoush.

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