Fried Garlic Pita

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I sort of made up this recipe, and it turned out to be pretty good. I was trying to imitate a pita with garlic butter sauce appetizer this one restaurant makes.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder

  • 2 small (4 inch) pita bread rounds, cut in half

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over low heat. Mix in the olive oil, 1/2 the lemon juice, garlic, and garlic powder.

  2. Place the pita bread in the skillet, and top with remaining butter and lemon juice. Cook 10 minutes, turning often, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
9g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 56mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.