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Bean Spread on Pita Crackers

Bean Spread on Pita Crackers
For extra ease, our Test Kitchen says to bake the pita crackers the night before. Cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also prepare and chill the spread overnight; remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • PITA CRACKERS:
  • 4 pita breads (6 inches)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes or
  • until tender. Add the beans, broth, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring
  • to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Place
  • half of the mixture in a blender or food processor; cover and
  • process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat. Cool to room
  • temperature.
  • For crackers, split each pita bread in half horizontally into two
© Taste of Home 2013

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Bean Spread on Pita Crackers (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • rounds; brush with oil. Combine the sesame seeds, onion powder,
  • poppy seeds, thyme and salt; sprinkle over pitas. Broil 3-4 in. from
  • the heat for 2 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Cool on
  • wire racks. Break into large pieces. Serve with spread. Yield: 3
  • cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup equals 197 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 517 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013