Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich
This grilled cheese pita sandwich has everything I love about traditional grilled cheese, with a Mediterranean twist. I stuff whole wheat pita bread with fresh veggies and gooey cheese, then grill it to perfection for a comfort food classic that my whole family enjoys. The best part is that I can have them ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Dried Oregano
- ¼ cup Kalamata Olives Halved
- 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced
- 1 Roasted Red Bell Pepper Peeled And Sliced
- ¼ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 2 Whole Wheat Pita Pockets
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Heat the oil over a medium heat and sauté the baby spinach until wilted. Add the garlic and onion powder and dried oregano. Toss to coat and set aside.
- Slice the pita pockets in half.
- Stuff the pita bread with fillings.
- Lightly spray a grill pan with spray oil and heat.
- Place the stuffed pita pockets onto the heated pan and cook for 5 minutes, turn and cook for another 5 minutes, making sure not to burn.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to avoid overloading the pita with too many toppings. When I add too much filling, the pita becomes heavy and harder to handle, and the cheese can start to spill out as it cooks.
- Warm the pita first: I warm the pita slightly before filling it so it stays soft and easy to work with. This helps prevent tearing while cooking.
- Slice the cheese thin: I slice the mozzarella thin so it melts evenly inside the pita.
- Drain the peppers: I make sure the roasted red bell pepper is well drained before adding it. Too much moisture can make the pita soggy.
- Use medium heat: I cook the stuffed pita over medium heat so the cheese melts fully. This also helps the outside warm evenly.
- Press lightly cooking: I press the pita with a spatula as it cooks. This helps heat the filling through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pita | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1342mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g