Grilled Pita Bread


Serves 6 / A crispy accompaniment to grilled vegetables or fish.

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 6- to 8-inch whole-wheat pita breads

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine oil, basil, and cheese; mix well. Brush both sides of pita breads with oil mixture and place on grill. Grill 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden. Serve whole, or cut into wedges.

PER SERVING (½ pita): 139 cal, 40% fat cal, 6g fat, 1g sat fat, 3mg chol, 4g protein, 18g carb, 2g fiber, 221mg sodium


Recipe developer Karin Lazarus enjoys the role of culinary sleuth, including finding new ways to enjoy foods from the grill.

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