Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Dip with Garlic Pita Chips

Ingredients

• •2 large red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
• •1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• •1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• •4 whole wheat pita breads
• •2 tablespoons olive oil (for pita chips)
• •1 teaspoon garlic powder (for pita chips)
• •1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (for pita chips)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for the pita chips.

2. 2

   To prepare the dip, place the roasted red peppers in a food processor and blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Add Greek yogurt, cream cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil leaves to the food processor.

4. 4

   Blend the mixture until creamy and well combined. Set aside in a serving bowl.

5. 5

   Cut the pita breads into triangular pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Drizzle the pita pieces with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano evenly over them.

7. 7

   Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

8. 8

   Serve the creamy roasted red pepper and basil dip with the freshly baked garlic pita chips.