Pita Mozzarella Recipe
Choice of creamy or spicy feta | Add Protein (+$).
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Ingredients
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Pita Base
Cheese Filling
Protein (Optional)
Method
Prepare the Pita
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pita.
- 2
Prepare Pita Bread
Brush the pita bread with olive oil on both sides, then sprinkle garlic powder and salt evenly.
- 3
Bake Pita
Place the pita bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are golden and slightly crispy.
Prepare the Cheese Filling
- 4
Mix Cheese
In a bowl, combine creamy feta cheese and spicy feta cheese (if using) until well blended. Set aside.
- 5
Chop Basil
Rinse and chop the fresh basil leaves. Add them to the cheese mixture for added flavor.
- 6
Prepare Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and fold them gently into the cheese mixture.
Add Protein (Optional)
- 7
Cook Chicken (if using)
Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until it's fully cooked, then slice it into strips.
- 8
Prepare Chickpeas (if using)
If using chickpeas, simply drain and rinse them before adding them to the mixture.
Assemble the Pita
- 9
Fill Pita
Once the pita is baked, remove them from the oven and carefully open them. Fill each pita with the cheese mixture and top with grilled chicken or chickpeas if desired.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your Pita Mozzarella!
