Grilled Pitas with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta

Vegetarian
Health score
20%
Grilled Pitas with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta
45 min.
4
373kcal

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Looking for a quick and delightful vegetarian meal that brings the taste of the Mediterranean right to your backyard? Look no further than these Grilled Pitas with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta! This vibrant dish is perfect for summer cookouts or a casual dinner, and it’s packed with refreshing flavors and nutritious ingredients.

The star of this recipe is the combination of ripe plum tomatoes, savory olives, crisp red onion, and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese, all elevated by the aromatic touch of fresh mint. It’s a satisfying dish that's not just pleasing to the palate, but also visually stunning, making it a fantastic option for entertaining guests.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that serves four, each bite bursting with flavor and a mere 373 calories per serving. The grilling adds a lovely char to the whole wheat pitas, providing the perfect base for the fresh toppings. And let’s not forget how easy it is to customize this recipe—feel free to toss in your favorite vegetables or herbs to make it your own!

So gather your friends or family, fire up the grill, and experience a culinary journey with these Grilled Pitas. They’re not only delicious but also a fantastic way to enjoy wholesome ingredients in a fun and interactive way!

Ingredients

  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.5 cup olives mixed pitted coarsely chopped
  • cup plum tomatoes diced seeded ( 4)
  • 0.5 cup onion red chopped
  •  pita breads whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • chefs knife

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Stir tomatoes, olives, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, and mint in small bowl to blend.
  2. Brush 1 side of each pita with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; place pitas, oiled side down, on grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Turn pitas over; top with tomato mixture, spreading almost to edges.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Cover barbecue and grill pitas until topping is warm, about 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer pitas to plates and serve.
  6. To pit an olive easily, simply crush the olive with the side of a chef's knife and pop out the pit.

Nutrition Facts

Calories373kcal
Protein9.84%
Fat51.58%
Carbs38.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23
Glycemic Load
1.24
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.680869633737%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.16mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Naringenin
0.4mg
Apigenin
0.22mg
Luteolin
0.59mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
4.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:372.56kcal
18.63%
Fat:22.28g
34.28%
Saturated Fat:5.25g
32.83%
Carbohydrates:37.5g
12.5%
Net Carbohydrates:32.18g
11.7%
Sugar:4.1g
4.56%
Cholesterol:18.92mg
6.31%
Sodium:746.6mg
32.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.56g
19.12%
Manganese:1.12mg
55.88%
Selenium:28.08µg
40.12%
Vitamin E:3.36mg
22.41%
Fiber:5.32g
21.29%
Phosphorus:195.86mg
19.59%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.35%
Vitamin A:808.44IU
16.17%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.83%
Calcium:141.76mg
14.18%
Magnesium:56.04mg
14.01%
Vitamin K:14.58µg
13.89%
Iron:2.41mg
13.36%
Vitamin C:10.78mg
13.06%
Copper:0.24mg
12.22%
Vitamin B3:2.28mg
11.4%
Zinc:1.65mg
10.98%
Folate:43.86µg
10.96%
Potassium:306.33mg
8.75%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.65%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.99%
Source:Epicurious