Pita Chips Guacamole Bowl (View Print Version)

A crunchy pita chip and creamy avocado bowl perfect for flavorful snacking or party occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pita Chips

01 - 3 large pita breads
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ Guacamole

05 - 3 ripe avocados
06 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
07 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
08 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
03 - Brush both sides of the pita triangles with olive oil, then sprinkle sea salt and smoked paprika if desired.
04 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove and allow to cool.
05 - Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and mash the flesh in a bowl to the preferred texture.
06 - Add finely diced red onion, seeded tomato, minced jalapeño, lime juice, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine, adjusting seasoning as needed.
07 - Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and serve immediately alongside cooled pita chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties
  • Vegetarian and easy to make
02 -
  • Contains gluten from pita bread
  • Store leftover guacamole with plastic wrap touching surface to minimize browning
03 -
  • Let pita chips cool completely for extra crispiness
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes to pita chips for more heat
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