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

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

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