Greek Pita Bread Bites
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Greek Pita Bread Bites
Description
The preparation involves spreading hummus inside small pita pockets, then layering drained black olives followed by diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Fresh basil and parsley garnish the bites, enhancing the fresh herbaceous notes. This assembly yields a medley of creamy hummus, briny olives, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta.
The pita provides a soft, whole-grain base that holds all the fillings while offering a mild backdrop. The combination creates a balance between smooth, crunchy, juicy, and crumbly textures. Because the pita pockets are small and pre-cut, these bites are easy to serve as appetizers or light snacks.
Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and freshness of the herbs. They pair well with Mediterranean-style meals or can stand alone as a casual finger food for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 pita bread 1-ounce, miniature, whole grain pockets
- ½ cup hummus
- 1 black ripe olives sliced, 2.25 ounce can, California, drained
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 cup grape tomato halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- basil for garnish, fresh
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus onto each pita pocket.
- Drain a can of California Black Ripe Olives and pile them high on top of your hummus!
- Top with the remaining ingredients, cut into small wedges if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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