Greek Odds and Ends Pita

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Greek Odds and Ends Pita Recipe

by The Chefin Mediterranean

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 pita breads , cut in half
	1/4 cup feta cheese spread ( tyrokafteri )
	1/2 cup shredded cooked lamb
	12 kalamata olives , pitted
	2 thin slices red onions , separated into rings
	assorted cooked vegetables ( optional )
	tzatziki , sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

347

Sugar

Fat

17g

Greek Odds and Ends Pita is a simple, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean recipe. It is a perfect dish to prepare when you have some leftover lamb or roasted vegetables. This recipe uses pita bread as the base and tops it with feta cheese spread, shredded lamb, kalamata olives, red onions, and tzatziki sauce. The pita is then baked in the oven for a few minutes until crispy. The combination of feta cheese spread, shredded lamb, and olives makes it a rich and savory wrap. The tzatziki sauce balances out the flavors and adds a refreshing touch to the wrap. The addition of red onions and roasted vegetables can make it more nutritious and flavorful. This recipe can be served for lunch or dinner with some salad on the side. It is easy to make and a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375F or 190C.
2.	Lay the 4 pita breads flat on a baking sheet. Spread a tablespoon of feta cheese spread ( tyrokafteri ) on each of the pita bread.
3.	Top each pita bread with a bit of the shredded lamb and kalamata olives.
4.	Add a few slices of red onion which have been separated into rings.
5.	Add the optional vegetables, if desired. You can use cooked or roasted vegetables here. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand.
6.	Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the top of each pita.
7.	Bake the pitas in the preheated oven until heated through and just starting to crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Serve immediately.

PROS

Greek Odds and Ends Pita is a super simple and delicious recipe.
This recipe is perfect if you have leftovers of lamb or roasted vegetables you want to use up.

The pitas are crispy and filled with delicious flavors of feta cheese spread, shredded lamb and olives.
You can customize these according to your taste preference and you can make as many as you need.

CONS

When wrapped in foil or cling film, the pitas can get soggy.
To avoid that, make sure the pitas cool down completely before wrapping them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Greek food recipe is a healthy option as it uses vegetables and lean meats like lamb. The feta cheese contains calcium and protein while the olives are rich in antioxidants and health-promoting fats. The tzatziki sauce is made with strained yogurt and cucumber which is low in calories and good for digestion. Overall, this dish will provide you with a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.