Pita Chips Guacamole Bowl (Printable)

Crispy baked pita chips with creamy, zesty guacamole—perfect for sharing or snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Pita Chips

01 - 3 large pita breads
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ 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 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles and arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Brush both sides of the pita triangles with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and smoked paprika if desired.
04 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Remove and let cool.
05 - Halve the avocados, discard the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork to preferred texture.
06 - Add finely diced red onion, seeded and diced tomato, minced jalapeño, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well combined.
07 - Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and accompany immediately with the cooled pita chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and bake
  • Delicious fusion of American and Mexican flavors
02 -
  • Let pita chips cool completely for extra crispiness
  • Store leftover guacamole with plastic wrap touching surface to reduce browning
03 -
  • Use ripe avocados for the creamiest guacamole
  • Toast pita triangles before seasoning for an extra crunch
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