Greek Pita Pockets Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
64 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
516 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Pita Pockets Recipe
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These Greek Pita Pockets feature strips of sautéed beef and onions combined with sautéed bell peppers, fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumber pieces, and a sprinkle of feta cheese all stuffed into whole grain pita pockets. The mix offers layers of savory cooked meat with fresh vegetable crunch and the tang of feta, making handheld servings with a variety of textures and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Cooking the beef and onions first in a hot skillet builds flavor and tenderness, while the pepper, tomato, and cucumber add freshness.
Description
The Greek Pita Pockets Recipe assembles a filling made by thinly sliced beef and onions sautéed in olive oil until golden brown and seasoned with salt and pepper. Bell peppers are then cooked in the same pan to absorb the flavors left behind. Chopped fresh tomatoes and cucumbers add bright, cool contrast, while crumbled feta cheese adds mild saltiness and creaminess. This mixture is stuffed into whole grain pita pockets, creating a convenient meal combining warm cooked ingredients and crisp fresh vegetables. The use of whole grain bread adds a hearty base to the savory and fresh fillings.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole grain pita bread pockets
- 1 lb beef
- 1/4 cup onion sliced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper sliced
- 1 tomato
- 1 cucumber
- 2 tbsp feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsbp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the beef into very thin strips. Next, slice the onions into rings. Sauté the beef and onions in a very hot skillet with oil until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper, remove from the pan, and set aside.
- Sauté the bell peppers in the pan with the beef and onion drippings.
- Chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into small pieces.
- Fill the whole wheat pita pockets with the beef and onions mixture, followed by the bell peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Sprinkle the feta on top and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
572mg
(24%)
Potassium
574mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
579IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
64 reviews
Excellent
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