Provolone and Roasted Pepper Crisps

Provolone and Roasted Pepper CrispsAnna Williams
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Serves 8| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

  • pitas, each split into 2 rounds
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • 16-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
  • clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup grated provolone

Directions

  1. Heat broiler. Arrange the pita halves cut-side up on a broilerproof baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the oil and sprinkle with the paprika, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Broil until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
  2. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the peppers, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until the peppers are hot and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
  3. Top the pita halves with the pepper mixture and sprinkled with the provolone. Broil until the provolone melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into pieces before serving.
     
By Sara Quessenberry,  September 2005

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 166
  • Fat  11g
  • Sat Fat  3g
  • Cholesterol  10mg
  • Sodium  480mg
  • Protein  6g
  • Carbohydrate  11g
  • Fiber  1g
  • Iron  1mg
  • Calcium  133mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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Almost any prepared vegetable from the deli counter can make a delicious substitute for the peppers. Try cured olives or marinated artichoke hearts or mushrooms.

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