Roasted Zucchini and Yogurt Spread

Preparation

1. To prepare zuchinni:

   Step 1

   Preheat oven to 500°F.

   Step 2

   In a large shallow roasting pan toss zucchini with oil and salt and roast in middle of oven, stirring once, until browned and falling apart, about 25 minutes. Cool zucchini and in a bowl mash coarse with a potato masher or fork. Stir in yogurt, scallions, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.

2. Step 3

   Serve spread at room temperature with pita toasts.

3. To prepare pita toasts:

   Step 4

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

   Step 5

   Halve loaves horizontally to form 8 rounds. Brush rough sides of rounds with oil and season with salt. Cut each round into 8 wedges and bake in 2 batches on a baking sheet in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool toasts on a rack. Toasts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in sealable plastic bags at room temperature. Makes 64 pita toasts.