Spinach and Garlic Dip with Pita Triangles and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 8 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves (about 5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 6-inch-diameter pita breads
- Assorted raw vegetables
- Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic; saute 10 seconds.
- Add spinach; saute until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
- Cool.
- Puree spinach and green onions in processor.
- Transfer to medium bowl.
- Mix in sour cream and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and chill.
- Preheat broiler.
- Slice each pita bread horizontally in half, forming 2 circles.
- Cut each circle into 4 triangles.
- Place triangles in single layer on baking sheet.
- Lightly brush pita triangles with 2 tablespoons oil.
- Sprinkle with pepper.
- Broil until golden, watching closely to avoid burning and moving triangles on baking sheet to brown evenly, about 2 minutes.
- Cool.
- (Dip and pita triangles can be made 1 day ahead.
- Keep dip chilled.
- Store pita in airtight container.)
- Serve dip with pita triangles and assorted raw vegetables.
olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach leaves, green onions, sour cream, lemon juice, vegetables
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spinach-and-garlic-dip-with-pita-triangles-and-vegetables-4317 (may not work)