Pita Tree Appetizers

Plant a forest of pita bread trees on your table in less than 30 minutes by topping wedges with store-bought guacamole. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated October 10, 2014

Ingredients

flavored or plain pita folds or pita (pocket) breads (about 6 inches in diameter)

thin pretzel sticks, halved

1/2

cup fat-free sour cream

1/2

cup guacamole

tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1/4

teaspoon garlic-pepper blend

1/4

cup very finely chopped red bell pepper

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1

Cut each pita fold into 8 wedges. Insert pretzel stick half into center of bottom of each wedge to form "tree trunk."
2

In small bowl, mix sour cream, guacamole, parsley and garlic-pepper blend. Spread about 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture on each pita wedge.
3

Blot bell pepper with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon bell pepper on each wedge or arrange to form a garland. If desired, cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving.

For variety, use cilantro in place of the parsley.
If you have time, make your own guacamole. Simply mash a ripe avocado and throw in a dash of salt, lime juice and chopped garlic.