Description
Cozy up with the delightful flavors of Cheesy, Crispy Feta & Spinach Stuffed Pitas with Garlic Yoghurt. This dish transforms your lunch with its warm, fluffy pitas packed with cheesy goodness and vibrant spinach, complemented by a drizzle of aromatic garlic yoghurt. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious, this recipe is bound to make your day brighter.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- Feta Cheese: 1 cup, crumbled
- Fresh Spinach: 2 cups, packed
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Pita and Yoghurt Ingredients
- Pita Bread: 4 pieces
- Yoghurt: 1 cup
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive Oil: for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Start by sautéing fresh spinach in a drizzle of olive oil until wilted. Once done, combine the spinach with crumbled feta cheese in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the Pitas: Take your pita bread and carefully cut it in half to create pockets. Generously fill each pocket with the feta and spinach mixture, ensuring an even distribution for delicious bites.
- Toast the Pitas: In a hot skillet, lightly toast the stuffed pitas on each side until they are crispy and golden brown. This step is crucial for achieving that delightful crunch.
- Make the Garlic Yoghurt: While the pitas are toasting, mix plain yoghurt with minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the pitas are crispy, plate them up and drizzle with the garlic yoghurt. You can also serve additional yoghurt on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher the spinach and feta, the better the flavor.
- Don’t Overstuff: It can be tempting to fill the pitas to capacity, but too much filling can cause them to tear.
- Preheat the Skillet: Ensuring your skillet is hot enough will help achieve that crispy texture.
- Experiment with Cheese: If feta isn’t your favorite, try ricotta or goat cheese for different flavors.
- Let the Yoghurt Chill: Allowing the garlic yoghurt to sit for a few minutes enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesy, Crispy, Feta, Spinach, Stuffed Pitas, Garlic Yoghurt, Mediterranean