Ricotta-Garlic Pita Wedges

These can be used as an appetizer or a side with a hearty soup. The mixture can be made up to one day ahead and then all you have to do is broil wedges for about 1 minute. Found it on Cooking Light, January 2006 edition.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Ricotta-Garlic Mixture

• 1⁄3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  minced garlic clove

• Wedges

• 8  pita bread, wedges
•  olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. Combine all the mixture ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Refrigerate until ready to use - can be made a day ahead.
4. Then place wedges on a baking sheet and brush lightly with oil.
5. Broil for 2 minutes or until toasted.
6. Top each wedge with 4 teaspoons of ricotta mixture.
7. Broil for 1 minute or until cheese is lightly browned.
8. Serve at once.