Garlic-Oregano Grilled Pita Bread

Name: Garlic-Oregano Grilled Pita Bread
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano; 1 6 (6-to 8-inch) pocketless pita bread rounds; 1 Kosher salt to taste

From the kitchen of Carly

Charred pita gets brushed with garlicky oregano oil and served warm, crispy on the outside with a tender interior. The infused oil soaks into every crevice, making these wedges perfect for dipping or alongside grilled proteins.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

13 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 garlic cloves, smashed
12 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
16 (6-to 8-inch) pocketless pita bread rounds
1Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic, turning once, until pale golden, about 1 minute. Discard garlic and remove skillet from heat, then stir in oregano.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
Oil grill rack. Grill pitas, 3 at a time, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes total per batch. Transfer to a cutting board and brush both sides with garlic-oregano oil. Cut pitas into wedges. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve warm.