Mediterranean Stuffed Pitas

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp lemon, juiced; 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 flatbreads or pita, pitas or flatbreads; 2 Tomato, diced; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 large handfuls Lettuce, shredded; 1 Cucumber, diced; 100g Feta Cheese, crumbled; 75g Black Olives, pitted and halved; small handful Parsley, chopped

Fill warm pitas with crisp cucumber, tomato and lettuce, salty feta, black olives and fresh parsley for a bright vegetarian lunch that is quick to assemble and easy to take on the go.

20 mins total for first methodServes 4On the Hob

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Ingredients

1 tbsp lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp olive oil
4 flatbreads or pita, pitas or flatbreads
2 Tomato, diced
1/4 tsp Salt
2 large handfuls Lettuce, shredded
1 Cucumber, diced
100g Feta Cheese, crumbled
75g Black Olives, pitted and halved
small handful Parsley, chopped

Method

15 mins prep5 mins cook20 mins total

Warm the pitas in a dry frying pan, oven or grill for 2–3 minutes until soft and pliable.
Put the cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, olives and parsley in a bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper, then toss gently.
Open each warm pita and fill with the dressed salad, then scatter over the crumbled feta.
Serve straight away, or wrap the filled pitas tightly for lunch.

Notes

Warm the pitas briefly before filling, and keep the salad well drained so the bread does not become soggy.

About this recipe

These Mediterranean stuffed pitas are a fresh, practical lunch built around crisp salad vegetables, salty feta and black olives. The filling comes together while the pitas warm, so the bread stays soft without losing its shape.

A little lemon and olive oil brings the vegetables together, while parsley adds a clean herbal finish. Pack the filling separately if you are making lunch ahead, then stuff the pitas just before eating to keep them crisp.

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