Minted Sweet-Pea Dip with Curry Chips
Yield: 1-1/3 cups Start to Finish 35 mins
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 (5 or 6 inches) pita breads, split
- 1 slice bacon, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine 2 tablespoons of the oil and curry powder in microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on 100 percent power (High) 1 minute. Add butter; microwave 30 seconds. Brush mixture over cut sides of pita. Cut each half into wedges. Arrange, buttered side up, on 2 cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cool.
2. Cook bacon and onion in small skillet over medium-high heat until onion is golden and tender, 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds more.
3. Process cooked onion mixture, peas, mint, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in food processor until smooth. Makes about 1-1/3 cups.
Make Ahead Tip
- Prepare chips. Cool. Place in airtight container and store at room temperature up to 2 days. Prepare dip. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts
- cal.(kcal)100,
- Fat, total(g)5,
- chol.(mg)4,
- sat. fat(g)2,
- carb.(g)11,
- pro.(g)2,
- sodium(mg)176,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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