Rosemary and Sea Salt Pita
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick recipes to make when I want something impressive but don't have much time. Fresh rosemary and sea salt transform simple pita bread into something really special in just under half an hour. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients already in your kitchen, which makes this super budget friendly. Extra virgin olive oil is packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats that make this more than just tasty. The whole thing comes together in minutes, making it perfect for a last minute appetizer or side dish that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
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Ingredients
- 4pita bread(6-inch rounds)
- 60 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 15 gfresh rosemary sprigs(finely chopped)
- 8 gcoarse sea salt
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 5 glemon zest
- 3 gcracked black pepper
- 5 gthyme leaves(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Pat the pita breads dry with paper towels to remove any surface moisture, which helps them crisp up nicely.
Tip: Dry pita ensures maximum crispiness and even browning.
- 2
Combine the olive oil with minced garlic in a small bowl and let it infuse for 5 minutes while the oven heats up.
Tip: This allows the garlic flavour to distribute evenly through the oil.
- 3
Arrange the pita breads on a large baking tray in a single layer. Using a pastry brush, generously coat both sides of each pita with the garlic-infused olive oil.
Tip: Don't be shy with the oil—it creates the crispy texture.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped rosemary, sea salt, lemon zest, black pepper, and thyme if using. Sprinkle this mixture evenly across the top of each pita.
Tip: Reserve a pinch of sea salt to sprinkle after baking for extra crunch.
- 5
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the pita is golden brown and crispy at the edges but still slightly tender in the centre.
Tip: Watch closely in the final minutes to prevent burning.
- 6
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with a few grains of extra coarse sea salt while still warm. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Tip: The warmth helps the salt adhere and intensifies the flavour.
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