If you love any and all things wrapped in pita, you've come to the right place. here are thirty pitta recipes you should definitely keep it in your back pocket.
These round flatbreads are a versatile container for any topping or filling you can think of.
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Whether you are a meat and cheese lover, vegan or vegetarian, these pockets will make your meals more satisfying.
If you get stuck with the exact same pita dishes, here's some inspiration.
This compilation of recipes has you covered from breakfast to dinner and snacks to dessert.
Whether you're in the mood for traditional like gyros and shawarma or something fresher like pita pizzas, this list has them all.
Are you ready for a Mediterranean celebration? Let these pita recipes play host to the celebration.
Let's get the show rolling with a healthy breakfast your family will enjoy. This pita sandwich is filled with scrambled eggs.
It seems so simple, but wait until you hear what's in the eggs.
A blend of cheddar cheese, black beans, green onions, salsa, and Hellenic yogurt turns scrambled eggs into a work of art.
So, you see, although it is vegetarian, I am convinced that it is something that even carnivores would love to devour.
Italian and Greek cuisines join forces and bring you these drool-worthy pita pizzas!
These mini pizzas are spread with hummus and topped with a salad mix of feta cheese, tomatoes, olives and red onions in olive oil and a red wine vinegar vinaigrette sauce.
It's another healthy, meatless recipe that your carnivore won't have any trouble enjoying.
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What's better than a traditional chicken Caesar salad? One served in pita bread, that is.
I love the idea of filling pita bread with salad. What a great way to transform any salad into a hearty and complete meal.
This particular recipe makes a pita meal loaded with grilled chicken, lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and drizzled with buttery Caesar dressing. It is nothing short of astounding.
This next pita dish tastes just like it came straight from a restaurant. From the pita to the sauce to the grilled vegetables, it's simply divine.
Chickpeas, zucchini and butternut squash are flavored with paprika and cayenne and oven roasted to flavored perfection.
The sauce is also something else. A compact and pureed mixture of bread, almonds, tomatoes, red wine vinegar and roasted red peppers make up a sparkling and refreshing romesco sauce.
Together, they create the most exquisite combination of plant-based toppings.
Here's another tasty, healthier meal that you'll clearly want to add to your weekly meal rotation.
Whole wheat pita pockets are filled with chicken salad drizzled with vinaigrette sauce.
The salad is a luscious mix of romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, hummus, and chicken.
Not only is it healthy and tasty, but it's a great way to turn leftover rotisserie chicken into another great meal.
These pita pockets are packed with a fantastic mix of grilled chicken, crumbly feta, and sizzling veggies.
Packed with starch, protein, vegetables and fat, a pocket of pita has all the nutrition you want in one meal.
More essential still, it is exquisite! The combinations of flavors and textures will likely tempt your taste buds.
Are you bored of your usual nachos and in all circumstances? Give traditional Tex-Mex snacks a Mediterranean makeover!
The sizzling pita chips are topped with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, and plantain peppers. A hummus and tzatziki dip completes the dish.
If you're wondering how to turn pita pockets into potato chips, it's simple. Simply cut them into triangles and pop them in the oven.
This may be an absolutely vegan pita sandwich, but I'm willing to bet your kids are going to be hooked.
A mix of colorful vegetables fills these sandwiches, from cucumbers to spinach to lettuce.
But that's not what's going to make the little ones fall in love with them. It's the rich, savory plant-based cream cheese spread on the pockets that's going to have them asking for a second.
This next pita pizza has an irrepressible flavor combination of sweet, briny, and briny. It's vegetarian and nutritious, but it's also to die for!
With toppings like BBQ sauce, sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, and mozzarella, this pizza is undeniably colorful and delicious.
These pita pockets are filled with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, and fresh dill.
Spicing things up is harissa powder, which is an African seasoning made from chilies, paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper.
It is definitely only for those who can take the heat.
Serve these pockets hot or cold; Either way, they're going to be amazing.
Just looking at these grinders makes my mouth water.
You're probably wondering what makes these pinwheels "Arabic style," and no, they're not served on a flying carpet.
However, they taste magical!
These wraps are filled with lettuce, hummus and Tabbouleh salad.
Tabu-Now what?
It is a Levantine salad composed of finely chopped parsley, onions, tomatoes, mint and bulgur, dressed with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
You can make it yourself, or just get one at Whole Foods.
Transform those tender pita pockets into sizzling, crackling pita chips! It is simpler to do than you think.
Plus, the number of fabulous things you can do with pita chips is endless.
Eat them plain, dip them into hummus, or turn them into nachos. There is no limit to what you can do.
The best part? Pita chips are considerably healthier than store-bought chips and other fatty snacks.
These Mediterranean tacos are so light and refreshing, you'll devour one taco after another. Thank goodness they're good for you!
Brimming with grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, sweet onions and sizzling cucumbers and drizzled with lime sauce, these pita tacos win in the flavor and health categories.
And because they come together in a short amount of time, they're perfect for busy weekdays and nights.
These mini pizzas are brushed with olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese and arugula. That's it, done in just fifteen minutes, tops.
I know that the sound of greens on pizza is not the most appetizing thing on the planet. But I encourage you to try it. It is more exquisite than you think!
Arugula can be spicy if not prepared properly, but when mixed with a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice, it becomes a crowd pleaser.
These pita pizzas are also loaded with arugula, but they have more than just green leafy vegetables.
They also feature caramelized sweet onions, crumbled goat cheese, and refreshing oven-roasted cherry tomatoes.
This simple combination creates a tremendous explosion of colors, flavors and textures.
Being a vegetarian has never tasted so good.
These pita pockets aren't just filled with hummus, while that sounds amazing too, but also with radishes, carrots, leafy greens, and crumbled feta.
They are colorful, flavorful, and so crackly!
It is a very light and refreshing dish, but also brimming and satisfying. In truth, it fills you up so much that you can serve it on its own as a full meal.
Dessert breakfast is always and in all circumstances a great idea. I will never say no to these sweet and refreshing peach pizzas!
Topped with ricotta cheese and filled with juicy peaches, sweet raspberry preserves, and fresh blueberries, these pizzas are a perfect representation of summer.
It looks so fancy and complicated to make, but it really comes together in just fifteen minutes.
Italian sausage and bell peppers are a match made in heaven. Tuck them into pita pockets for an irrepressibly addictive snack.
It is so good that it is impossible to stop at one.
It's partially healthy, with the use of whole wheat pita and fresh vegetables and all, so go ahead and enjoy!
Quesadillas are usually made with tortilla bread, but who says you can't use pita as well? It's a fun way to add a Middle Eastern twist to a Tex-Mex dish.
These quesadillas are filled with 2 types of cheese: cheddar and monterrey jack, tomatoes, jalapeños, and salsa.
It doesn't end there. They're also topped with cilantro, garlic powder, and even more cheese, creating an amazing nacho quesadilla.
Spinach, tomatoes and melted cheese combine to make bright, colorful and luscious Grilled Cheese Pita Pockets.
You'll love the way the gooey cheese teases the ingredients, giving you a harmonious bite.
The Middle East meets the West in this next recipe!
Make chicken fajitas and stuff them into pita bags for a sensational mix of cuisines.
Fajitas are an exquisite mixture of chicken, onions and peppers of each and every one of the colors. Flavored with fajita seasoning, the dish is already great just the way it is.
But if you stuff them into pita pockets, you'll give them a crispy-tender outer shell, making them perfect for snacking on the go.
Gyros are a Mediterranean tradition, but you don't need to be a local to master the art of gyro meat making.
It's actually a lot like making meatloaf, but with lamb instead of ground beef.
Once baked, cut the lamb meatloaf into thin slices and top with pita bread as well as tzatziki, sliced onions and tomatoes.
Turkey meat, cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions are drizzled with tzatziki sauce and hugged with fluffy pita bread.
This gyroscope is as traditional as it gets. It has each and every one of the colors, flavors and textures that you love in the Mediterranean wrap, the more the better because it is healthy.
This Hellenic dip gives the traditional seven-layer dip a Mediterranean twist.
This sauce is layered with mild garlic cream cheese, hummus, cucumber, tomato, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and green onions.
The flavors and textures may not be exactly the same, but they are just as epic. They are a considerably healthier alternative option, to boot.
Ground beef and melty cheese are a perfect match. Any dish with these 2 ingredients present is already a sure hit.
This pita pizza is one of them.
Topped with ground beef, cheese, bell peppers, onions, and avocado slices, this pizza is absolutely loaded!
Sweet, plump shrimp are marinated with mint, garlic, oregano, and lemon and grilled to perfection.
That alone sounds fabulous, but that's not all.
Shrimp are stuffed into the pockets as well as lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers and tzatziki sauce.
It's a bright and refreshing summer dish that you'll want to snack on throughout the day.
Shawarma is one of my favorite wraps of all time. There is something so amazing about meat, vegetables, and tahini sauce wrapped in pita!
This recipe makes a healthier version of traditional beef shawarma using chicken.
The chicken is seasoned with cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, cloves, and cayenne.
Just because it's beef-free doesn't mean this shawarma isn't anything but delicious!
These pitas are filled to the brim with absurdly tender pulled pork and also impressively flavorful.
The pork shoulder is seasoned with onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and onion powder, and simmers for ten hours! Don't just expect exquisite goodness, here.
But that's not all, the pork is joined by crumbles of feta cheese, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, lettuce, red onion and tzatziki.
If the idea of plant-based sausages doesn't appeal to you, this pitawurst will change your mind.
Along with sour cream, bell peppers, onions, sauerkraut, and mustard, this veggie pita bread is going to blow you away.
Beef shawarma gives me so much joy! It's the kind of wrap that I can eat all day each and every day and not get fatigued.
I never thought I could cook beef shawarma at home in my life, but this recipe makes it so simple. And the results are pretty amazing!
