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Avocado Pita Christmas Tree Apps

A festive Christmas appetizer made with toasted pita wedges, avocado spread, and pretzel stick trunks shaped like mini trees.
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Christmas appetizer triangles of avocado pita topped with diced tomatoes, served on white plates with cherry tomatoes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Cool Time:5 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 whole whole wheat pita breads
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, for the stars optional
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Optional toppings

  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • drizzle balsamic glaze
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each pita into 8 wedges and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush wedges lightly with olive oil and bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Mash avocados with lemon or lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
  • Pipe or spread the avocado mixture onto each pita wedge.
  • Cut small stars from the yellow bell pepper (if making the star)
  • Top with tomato pieces, pomegranate seeds, a pepper star, and feta if using.
  • Serve immediately, finished with red pepper flakes or balsamic glaze if desired.
Servings: 8