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Ingredients
13
Time
10m
Serves
4
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
13
Time
10m
Serves
4
Quick Meal
Vegetarian
2
Whole Wheat Pitas
1/4 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Za'atar Seasoning
4 cups
Ripe Tomatoes
chopped
1/4 cup
Shallots
minced
2 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
minced
2 Tbsp
Fresh Mint
minced
3 Tbsp
Sherry Vinegar
2 tsp
Honey
1 tsp
Aleppo Pepper
1 tsp
Sumac
2 tsp
Kosher Salt
divided
1
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Tear the pitas into bite-sized pieces and scatter them on the prepared sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp za’atar. Toss to coat each piece evenly. Bake for about 7 minutes, or until the chips are crisp and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, shallots, parsley, mint, and 1 tsp salt. Toss gently and let sit while you make the dressing—this helps draw out the tomato juices and enhances the flavour.
3
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp za’atar, 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar, 2 tsp honey, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper, 1 tsp sumac, and 1 tsp salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4
Transfer the marinated tomato mixture to a serving dish. Top with the crispy pita chips and drizzle generously with the dressing. Serve immediately to keep the chips crisp.
5
Notes: I used heirloom tomatoes for this recipe, but any fresh, garden-ripe tomatoes will work beautifully. Za’atar is a mild Middle Eastern seasoning blend typically made with thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac. It’s widely available in grocery stores, usually in the international aisle.
Fran Allen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and recipe developer with a passion for creating nourishing, approachable recipes for a variety of dietary needs. She has studied several healing modalities and dietary approaches, bringing a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. Fran believes wholesome food should be both delicious and accessible for everyday life. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find Fran exploring local farmers’ markets or spending time outdoors with her children.
