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                           TOASTED PITA CHIPS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Low-Cal
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6                    Pita Bread Pockets
  1       t            Garlic Powder (optional)

 These are great with dips, soups and in lunches.  For
 more fiber, use whole wheat pita bread.

 Preheat oven to 325 F.

 Split each pita pocket in half.

 Cut each half into 6 triangles with a sharp knife.

 Arrange in single layers on cookie sheets.  Sprinkle
 lightly with garlic powder, if desired.

 Bake for 8 minutes or until chips are lightly browned
 and very crisp. Store in an airtight container until
 ready to serve.

 Yield: 8 cups or 64 chips

 One Serving 1 cup or 8 chips Calories: 96 Protein: 3
 g Fat: < 1 g Carbohydrate: 19 g Fiber: 0.5 g
 Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 161 mg Potassium: 34 mg

 Exchange:

 Source:  "The U.C.S.D. Healthy Diet for Diabetes, a
 Comprehensive Nutritional Guide and Cookbook," by
 Susan Algert, M.S., R.D.; Barbara Grasse, R.D.,
 C.D.E.; and Annie Durning, M.S., R.D.

 Shared by:  Norman R. Brown



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