SWEET PEPPER PITAS

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Here's a quick, colorful, grab-and-go pita lunch that gets rave reviews from all ages, says Brigid King in Macomb, Michigan. "I tweaked this meatless, versatile recipe years ago to lighten it and punch up the taste," she notes. TIP: For Italian flavor, add pizza sauce and chopped pepperonis to the cheese and peppers, suggests Brigid King. A little salmon or some bacon bits mixed in the cream cheese make other tasty options.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons salsa
2 pita breads (6 inches), split
1/2 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in salsa. Spread inside pita halves; set aside. In a nonstick skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add hot pepper sauce, pepper and salt. Spoon about 1/4 cup into each pita half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

UIC Isaac
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These were a bit too spicy for me, but I think that's because I used a different type of pepper. Next time I'll use a milder pepper.


Miwa
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I've made these pitas several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Stefy Gesawan
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I'm allergic to peppers, so I substituted zucchini and it worked out great.


Junior Fayant
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These were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Emmanuel Agyatey
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I used a different type of dressing and it didn't turn out as well. I think the dressing in the recipe is key.


Azizul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pitas turned out perfectly. They were a big hit at my potluck.


md shahinvai
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Meh.


Boluwatife OGunbiyi
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Oyshe Momo
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I'm not a huge fan of peppers, but I really enjoyed these pitas. The feta cheese and dressing really balanced out the sweetness of the peppers.


DA Dipto
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Yum!


Shabaani Otieno
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I made these pitas for lunch today and they were so easy and delicious. I used a store-bought pita bread and it worked out great.


Dewan Rana
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These sweet pepper pitas were a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet peppers, creamy feta, and tangy dressing was perfect.