Whether you are looking for a lighter pizza option or just something different, pita bread is a great way to enjoy your favorite pizza toppings without all the carbs of traditional pizza crust. Pita bread pizzas are also quicker and easier to make than traditional pizzas, so they are perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. With a variety of toppings and combinations to choose from, pita bread pizzas are sure to become a new family favorite.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
PITA PIZZA
Enjoy this Pita pizza recipe in minutes with the toppings of your choice. Skip takeout and make pita bread pizza for a quick frugal dinner.
Provided by Eating on a Dime
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the pita breads on baking sheets.
- Spoon 2 Tbsp of the Pizza Sauce on each pita.
- Then place 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese on each pita.
- The top with 6 pieces of pepperonis on each pita.
- Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes until the pita is browned slightly and the cheese is melted.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes, slice and enjoy!
PITA PIZZA
Whole-wheat pita bread forms the crust for these pizza wedges topped with fresh basil, yellow pepper, mozzarella, and homemade tomato sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 48 wedges
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and garlic are browned, about 4 minutes. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is thick, about 35 minutes.
- Assemble the pizzas: Arrange pita breads on two baking sheets. Spread about 6 tablespoons tomato sauce on each. Scatter strips of yellow bell pepper on top, and then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Transfer the baking sheets to the oven, and bake the pizzas until the peppers begin to wilt and the mozzarella has melted, about 20 minutes. Remove the pizzas from the oven, and transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with basil, andcut each pita pizza into 12 wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 44 g
PITA PIZZA
As an appetizer or light lunch, these mini pizzas are easy to make and use readily available ingredients. Blue cheese adds a unique flavor, and pita bread is the perfect crust.
Provided by DENVERCHERYL
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sparkle
Time 13m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Warm pitas in the preheated oven or in a microwave for 1 minute, or until soft. Spread lightly with tomato sauce, pressing to flatten while spreading. Sprinkle with black olives, pimento peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, blue cheese, basil, oregano and coriander.
- Spread the pitas on a large baking sheet and place in the preheated oven 8 minutes, or until the pita bread has reached desired crispness. Serve whole, or cut into slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
EASY PITA BREAD PIZZA
I once had a craving for a pizza, but I didn't have the things to make pizza dough, so I got this idea! A good recipe for kids, too. I use pocket-less pitas we buy from Indian grocery, but I'm sure regular will work. Note: I edited this recipe by making more exact ingredient amounts, sorry about the previous vagueness, I posted this recipe back when I was just 10 or 11. :)
Provided by Sweet Chef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 mini pizza, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brush on a little olive oil on the pita.
- Spread sauce on top of the pita.
- Sprinkle on the shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle on pinches of desired herbs and spices, and add any toppings you'd like.
- Place on baking sheet, bake for 5-7 minutes at 400°, or until cheese is melted (times may vary).
- Slice with pizza cutter and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 497.2, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.7
QUICK PITTA PIZZAS
Kids will love this quick supper. Experiment with different toppings such as sweetcorn and ham
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Main course, Snack, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put a baking sheet inside to heat up. Spread each pitta with 1 tsp purée. Top with the tomatoes, shallot, chorizo and cheddar.
- Place on the hot sheet and bake for 10 mins until the pittas are crisp, the cheese has melted and the chorizo has frazzled edges. Scatter with basil, if you like, and serve with a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 3.56 milligram of sodium
PITA PIZZAS
"This recipe is great when time is of the essence and you're craving Mexican-style food," "Purchased pita bread makes an easy crust for ground beef, refried beans, salsa and cheese."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place pitas on a baking sheet. Spread with refried beans; top with beef, salsa and cheese. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PITA PIZZA POCKETS 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY
These pizza pita pockets come together in a flash - great for a weeknight dinner or when you need a quick snack. Choose your favorite fillings from the options below, or experiment with your own combos!
Provided by Chris Salicrup
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the pepperoni pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, and 6 pepperoni. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Hawaiian pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons pineapple, and 2 tablespoons Canadian bacon. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Make the veggie supreme pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons mushrooms, 2 tablespoons green pepper, and 1 tablespoon olives. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Make the BBQ chicken pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of barbeque sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons diced chicken, and 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the pita pizzas for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 5 grams
TARTINE'S PIZZA OR PITA DOUGH
Provided by Chad Robertson
Categories easy
Time 18m
Yield Makes 8 8-inch pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make the starter, mix the ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at cool room temperature overnight (10 to 12 hours). If you are not ready to mix your dough after 12 hours at room temperature, put the starter in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
- To mix the dough, add the water to a large bowl. Add the starter and stir to disperse. Add 7 cups of white flour and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour. With a rubber spatula, mix thoroughly until no pockets of flour remain. Cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for 20 to 40 minutes.
- After the rest, add the salt and mix to incorporate into the dough. You can add a spritz of water to help dissolve the salt. Re-cover and let the dough rise 2 to 2 1/2 hours at moderately warm room temperature (75 degrees), giving it a dozen turns in the bowl every half hour to continue to develop.
- After this initial (bulk) rise, you are ready to portion your dough into individual pieces for pizza and, if you like, retard the rising for another day in the fridge to develop more flavor. Portion the dough into 8 pieces and place each into small, olive-oil-brushed containers. Cover with plastic wrap. If you'd like to use the dough on the same day, let it rise at the same moderate warm room temperature for another 2 to 4 hours, then use to make pizza. If retarding the rising, cover and place in the fridge for up to 16 hours.
- When you are ready to make pizza, preheat oven and pizza stone, if using, to 475 degrees. Remove dough from the oiled cups and place on a floured work surface, preferably the peel you will use to slide the pizza into the oven. Stretch the dough over your hands to your preferred thickness. Top as you like and peel into the hot oven to bake, about 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 613 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
EASY BREAKFAST PITA PIZZAS
This easy-to-make Breakfast Pita Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, from the pickiest kid to the hungriest parent. It's fun to construct, quick to bake, and the sausage is the star.
Provided by Smithfield
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Smithfield®
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place Smithfield® breakfast sausage in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, chopping sausage and turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet. Pour in eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until set, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place pita breads on lined baking sheet. Top with sausage, scrambled eggs, tomato, and spinach. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Serve garnished with avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 210.8 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PITA BREAD PIZZA
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Spoon pizza sauce over pita rounds. Top with mozzarella and desired toppings.
- Place on baking sheet and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PEPPERONI PIZZA PITA
"With its no-fuss pita crust, this pizza makes a quick meal for one," says Jeannette Derner of Newport News, Virginia. "And if you're serving a family individual pizzas are perfect-everyone can choose their own toppings!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread pizza sauce over pita bread. Top with pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right pita bread: Look for a pita bread that is soft and pliable, with a slight pocket in the center. Avoid pita bread that is too crispy or dry, as it will be difficult to fold and fill.
- Heat the pita bread before using: This will help to make it more pliable and easier to fold. You can heat the pita bread in a toaster oven, on a griddle, or even in a microwave.
- Don't overstuff the pita bread: If you overstuff the pita bread, it will be difficult to fold and eat. Aim for a filling that is about 1/2 cup per pita bread.
- Use a variety of toppings: The possibilities for toppings are endless! You can use anything from classic pizza toppings like cheese, pepperoni, and sausage to more creative options like roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or even fruit.
- Be creative with your presentation: Once you've filled your pita bread pizzas, you can get creative with how you present them. You can cut them into wedges, stack them on top of each other, or even fold them in half. Get creative and have fun!
Conclusion:
Pizza on pita bread is a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover pita bread, and it's also a fun and easy way to get creative with your meals. With so many different ways to make pizza on pita bread, you're sure to find a recipe that you love.
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