50 pitas with garlic spread Recipes

chopped almonds, divided, crumbled feta cheese, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, garlic, chopped, cream cheese, softened, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, crackers or toasted pita wedges

two 1 1/2-lb eggplants, onion, minced, garlic clove, minced, minced fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves plus parsley sprigs for garnish, minced fresh thyme leaves, minced fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, red-wine vinegar, drained bottled capers, chopped fine, pita loaves, cut into wedges, as an accompaniment

water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped, mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, chopped green chilies, drained, garlic clove, minced, chopped fresh tomatoes, green onions, thinly sliced, crackers or pita bread

chickpeas, drained and rinsed, low-fat plain yogurt, garlic, zest of 1 lime (3/4 tsp.), coarsely chopped onion, curry powder, salt, loosely packed fresh cilantro, ripe mango or apple, peeled, pitted and sliced, sliced pita or other bread, brushed with olive oil and toasted or grilled, optional, vegetables , optional

dried basil, dried parsley flakes, dried minced chives, dill weed, dried onion flakes, garlic salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cream cheese, softened, milk, sliced ripe olives, drained, pita chips or cracker

yellow summer squash, sliced, zucchini, sliced, sweet red pepper, sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, peeled, salt, cayenne pepper, baked pita chips

natural peanut butter, fresh lemon juice, tamari sauce, garlic, minced, water, celery, finely chopped

eggplants (2 1/2 lb total ), well-stirred tahini (middle eastern sesame paste), garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, toasted pita wedges

cream cheese, softened, chopped black olives, chopped pimiento-stuffed olives, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt (optional), crackers or pita chips

chopped pecans, butter, cream cheese, softened, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, pepper, dried beef, finely chopped, onion, grated, chopped green pepper, assorted crackers or pita chips

organic extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed, crushed red pepper flakes, cooked white beans , with juice (cannellini), lemon , juice of, to taste, cayenne, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, olive oil , for drizzling before serving, toasted pita bread , for serving

roasted red pepper hummus (or regular), ripe pitted olives, drained and chopped finely, greek vinaigrette or italian dressing, garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced, chopped fresh parsley, assorted crackers or bagel chips or pita breads for serving.

cream cheese, softened (can use light ), milk, garlic, crushed, dried oregano, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, pita bread , baked into chips

red capsicum, red, onion, chopped, walnuts, chopped, cumin, ground, red pepper, ground, garlic cloves, minced, salt, honey, pita bread, cut into 8 wedges

olive oil, eggplant, peeled and coarsely chopped, chopped onion, garlic clove, minced, vegetable juice (like v8), toasted chopped pine nuts, chopped fresh parsley, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, pita bread , wedges

dried basil, dried parsley flakes, dried minced chives, dill weed, dried minced onion, garlic salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cream cheese, softened, milk, sliced ripe olives, drained, pita chips or crackers

you will need, roasted bell peppers( you can use jarred, if you like ), toasted walnuts ( i used a combination of pecans and walnuts... that s what i had), cumin (you can add more if you like), paprika ( or smoked ...or tomato paste), chipotle powder (or a sprinkle of chile flakes), garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar ( or pomegranate molasses, if you can find it), kosher salt to taste, olive oil ( +/-), sugar/honey, toasted whole grain bread crumbs( optional...i didn tsp use ), warm water to thin it out, place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor....except the warm water ., blend/process until fine. add more olive oil , if you like. this thins it out a bit and adds flavor as well. you can also thin out the dip by adding some warm water. blend/process again. taste and adjust seasoning. you can add more spice, seasoning or acidity according your taste. i chose not to use the bread crumbs, but the original recipe usually adds it. so feel free to do so. serve with pita chips, vegetables or even use it as a marinade for grilled meats.

olive oil, plus more for drizzling, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, fresh mint, coarsely chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh lemon juice, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, warm pita bread , for serving