Cheese Pita
This grilled cheese pita sandwich is like everything you love about a traditional grilled cheese, with a Mediterranean twist! Whole wheat pita bread is stuffed with fresh veggies and gooey cheese, then grilled to perfection for a comfort food classic the whole family will love! The best part - they're 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
- Fillings can be cooked and prepared ahead of time. When you're ready to serve, stuff the pita pockets and grill to order.
- You can toast the pita pockets either in a panini sandwich press or on the grill pan, just use whichever one you have!
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