If you're craving a taste of Greece, look no further than the classic Greek pita. These delicious flatbreads are served in all sorts of settings, from casual tavernas to upscale restaurants. And while they're often filled with savory ingredients like meats, cheeses, and vegetables, they can also be enjoyed plain. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipes for Greek pitas, so you can enjoy this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home.
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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS
I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
GREEK BEEF PITAS
A local fast-food pita restaurant inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Add olives if you like. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
GREEK SALAD PITAS
Veggie lovers, here's a full-flavored recipe just for you! This hearty, meatless pita is stuffed with plenty of chopped vegetables and savory Greek accents. -Alexis W. Worchesky-Lasek, West Friendship , Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, red pepper, tomato, zucchini, feta cheese and olives. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Spoon into lettuce-lined pita halves.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEK PITAS
I like to serve these when the gang's over for football games-they taste like gyros and the guys love them! You can prepare the meat and sauce ahead of time for added convenience. -Lisa Hockersmith, Bakersfield, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill and seasoned salt; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Combine the oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano and thyme in large bowl; add pork. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain pork, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork until browned, about 4 minutes. Stuff into pita halves; top with cucumber sauce, tomato and onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK CHICKEN PITAS
Greek-style chicken pitas. Instead of yogurt sauce, you can substitute Tzatziki sauce.
Provided by AREMAYER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 6h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place onion and garlic in a slow cooker. Season chicken with lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice; place on top of onions.
- Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours.
- In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, sour cream, and cucumber. Refrigerate until chicken is done cooking.
- When chicken is done, fill pita halves with chicken, and top with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 531.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
GREEK TURKEY PITAS
"We like to fix these generous sandwiches whenever we have leftover turkey in the house," Jean Graf-Joyce writes from Albany, Oregon. "They're easy to make and a perfect choice for a light meal on the deck or patio."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the turkey. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Spoon turkey mixture onto each pita; top with tomato, onion, olives, pepperoncini, lettuce and feta cheese. Fold in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
GREEK SAUSAGE PITAS
I nicknamed my sandwich "Thor's Pita" because it's lightening fast and robust. The ingredient amounts don't really matter. Use more or less depending on what you have. -Teresa Aleksandrov, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Wrap pita breads in foil; warm in oven while preparing toppings., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, green onions, parsley, lemon juice and garlic. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles., To assemble, spoon sausage over pitas. Top with cucumber, tomato and yogurt mixture; sprinkle with additional parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED SALMON GREEK PITAS
Tuck grilled salmon, lettuce, and onion inside a pita, and pair with a yogurt dip for a refreshing summertime lunch.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 34m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Thaw fish if frozen. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Tear off an 18x18-inch sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Place onion in the center of the sheet. Top with salmon. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper. Top with lemon slices. Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
- Stack flatbreads; wrap tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Grill salmon packet over medium-high heat in covered grill 12 to 14 minutes or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork and vegetables are tender.
- Add the flatbread packet to the grill for the last 5 minutes of cooking to warm through, turning once. Remove all from grill.
- Open packets carefully by cutting along top folds with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape. Then open top of foil. Discard lemon slices. Use two forks to pull the salmon apart into chunks.
- Assemble sandwiches by topping pita with the salmon, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. Fold in half to serve. In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, basil, and dill. Serve over pita sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 430.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GREEK SALAD WITH BEAN SPREAD PITAS
For a healthy on-the-go meal, combine fresh Greek salad with zesty hummus. You can also serve the spread with crackers or as a dip with cut fresh vegetables. -Nicole Filizetti, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., In a small bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, cheese, artichokes, olives and oregano., Spread bean mixture into pita halves; add salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK SALAD PITAS WITH HUMMUS
Very light and yet filling at the same time. I just put these together the other day, so all of the ingredient amounts are approximate. You could add any number of things to the salad that you like (bell peppers, red onion, etc.). Also, my pitas were thin and large. If you use thicker and/or smaller pitas, obviously you won't fit as much in each portion. The hummus really adds character to these sandwiches (and also a little protein). Enjoy!
Provided by 2hot2handle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toss together first six ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cut the pita in half. Open each half gently with a knife and toast them slightly (you want it to be a little firm but not crispy). Spread each pita half with 1.5 tablespoons of hummus. Then stuff each pita half with as much of the salad as you can fit. Enjoy!
- Eat any leftover salad. :-).
GREEK SALAD CHICKEN PITAS
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Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix together the garlic and oregano. Place chicken on a baking sheet and sprinkle with half of garlic mixture. Prepare Crispy Chicken Strips according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon juice, cucumbers, and remaining garlic mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, olives, and pepper among the pita pockets.
GREEK CHICKEN PITAS
Great little sandwiches! A nice accompaniment would be avgolemono soup, or a bowl of mixed fresh fruit. :)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chicken, cheese, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onions, vinegar, and oregano together in a small mixing bowl.
- Divide among pita halves, spooning evenly among each.
- Top each pita with alfalfa sprouts and toasted walnuts.
- Serve.
GREEK TEMPEH PITAS
This is by far my favourite way of eating tempeh. I am craving it right now! You can make it vegan by using vegan tzatziki.
Provided by erinn in tbay
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Slice tempeh medium thin.
- Marinate in olive oil, soy sauce, crushed garlic, dried oregano and lemon juice. After 1 hour (or longer) saute in frying pan until crispy.
- Meanwhile mix diced tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of oil in a small bowl.
- Heat pita on each side in frying pan.
- To assemble, place pita on a plate, lay tempeh over pita, spoon on tomato and cucumber mixture and top with tzatziki.
- I eat mine with a knife and fork, but my husband prefers to fold his in half and eat with his hands. Either way, this is my favourite tempeh dish!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 11.8
CLIFF'S GREEK BREAKFAST PITAS
This hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage, and tzatziki sauce with greens, tomatoes, and onions is served in toasted pita bread rounds. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO and appears on an episode of the Dinner Spinner TV Show on The CW!
Provided by Clifford Hutson
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (Set countertop conduction oven to Combo 2.) Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, extending it up the sides.
- Arrange bacon in a single layer on the foil (slight overlapping is okay as bacon will shrink). Place in preheated oven and cook until your desired level of doneness is reached, 10 and 20 minutes. (For countertop induction oven, cook bacon 8 to 10 minutes.) Transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain and reserve bacon fat.
- Place Greek yogurt in a bowl. Cut 1 cucumber in half and grate half into the yogurt. Stir in minced garlic, white pepper, and kosher salt to make tzatziki sauce.
- Slice the remaining cucumber into thin slices and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Drain grease.
- Transfer bacon fat to skillet over medium heat. Add pita rounds; toast until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Top each pita with bacon and sausage. Layer tzatziki sauce, spring mix, Roma tomatoes, cucumber slices, and onion on each pita.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet. Crack in 1 egg; cook until set but still soft, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Place egg on top of layered pita. Repeat with remaining oil and eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 266.4 mg, Fat 50 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1510.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pre-heat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Pre-heat oven to 275°F. Wrap pita bread in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served. Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in EVOO. Add oregano and garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat. Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter. Grill tenders 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad-lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter. To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS
This is from the Taste of Home website. It was a great recipe as written, but I add mint and Kalamata olives when I make these. So I've added them to the ingredient list because I think those two changes make the pitas even more delicious. They're pretty filling, so I don't always serve side dishes to go along with the pita...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Sandwiches
Time 4h35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Pour vinaigrette into a large re-sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until ready to serve.
- 3. Preheat grill or oven broiler.
- 4. Drain and discard marinade. Grill or broil chicken breasts until done, turning halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking on both sides, about 5 to 8 minutes each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut chicken into thin strips.
- 5. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, onion and cheese. Spoon cucumber sauce on top of each pita half. Serve immediately
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Using fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pitas.
- Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, which gives the pitas their chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise: Allowing the dough to rise gives the yeast time to work and produce carbon dioxide gas, which creates the pockets of air in the pitas.
- Cook the pitas over high heat: Cooking the pitas over high heat helps to create a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
- Serve the pitas warm: Pitas are best served warm, when they are soft and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Greek pitas are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be used to make sandwiches, wraps, or even pizzas. With a little practice, you can easily make your own Greek pitas at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Greek pitas a try!
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