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Mediterranean Meltdown Pita Pockets

Indulge in these deliciously cheesy pita pockets filled with Mediterranean flavors from spinach, sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, mozzarella, and feta cheese. Serve them with your favorite salad for a mouthwatering meal!
5
19 min
TOTAL TIME
418
CALORIES
$2.17
PER SERVING
Mediterranean Meltdown Pita Pockets
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
sliced
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pita Pockets
4 whole pita pockets
Feta Cheese
3 oz feta cheese
crumbled
Basil Pesto
1/3 cup basil pesto
Sundried Tomatoes
1/3 cup sundried tomatoes
packed in oil, chopped
Baby Spinach
3 cups baby spinach
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
9 min
COOK TIME
19 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2
Add the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until wilted. Transfer the spinach to a plate and set aside.
3
Warm the pita pockets in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them more pliable.
4
Open up the pita pockets and evenly spread crumbled feta cheese on the bottom half of each pocket.
5
Next, evenly spread basil pesto on top of the feta cheese.
6
Divide the wilted spinach among the pita pockets, followed by the sliced mozzarella cheese and chopped sundried tomatoes.
7
In a grill pan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
8
Place the stuffed pita pockets in the pan and cook each side for 2-3 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the pita is crisp and the cheese is melted. Manage heat to prevent burning.
9
Cut the pita pockets in halves and serve immediately!
Health Info
Macros
38g
CARBS
21g
FAT
17g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
WHEAT