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Mozzarella and Feta Pita Grilled Cheese
5 from 74 votes

Mozzarella and Feta Pita Grilled Cheese

Mozzarella and Feta Pita Grilled Cheese sandwiches feature pita pockets filled with feta cheese, basil pesto, sautéed baby spinach, fresh mozzarella slices, and chopped sundried tomatoes grilled until the cheese melts and bread crisps, combining Mediterranean flavors in a handheld meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Servings: 4 Pita Pockets
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 baby spinach heaping cups
  • 4 Pita bread pockets from 2 pita loaves cut in half
  • 3 ounces feta cheese more as needed
  • ¼ to 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 3 to 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced into ¼-inch slices, more as needed, fresh
  • 1/3 cup sundried tomato drained, chopped, packed in oil

Instructions

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  1. Sautee the Spinach. In a grill pan, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the spinach and cook for a couple of minutes, tossing, until wilted. Transfer the spinach to a plate for now and turn the heat off.
  2. Assemble the sandwiches. Open up the pita pockets (it helps to warm the pita so they don’t break when you open them). Spread the feta on the bottom followed by basil pesto. Spoon a bit of the wilted spinach on top. Add the mozzarella and sundried tomatoes.
  3. Grill the pitas. Heat the grill pan again over medium-high. Brush the pitas with extra virgin olive oil on both sides. Arrange the pita sandwiches in the heated pan, making sure they are all touching the hot pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or so on one side, applying pressure on the top part of the sandwich with the back of a spatula, turn over and cook for another couple minutes, applying pressure again with your spatula, until the cheese is melted and the bread gains some beautiful char marks. Manage the heat to make sure the bread is well-crisped but not burned and the mozzarella is melted (you may need to cover the pan very briefly).
  4. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Warming the pita before assembling helps prevent tearing when opening the pockets.
  • Pressing the sandwich with a spatula while grilling ensures even melting and crisping.
  • Pair these sandwiches with a Mediterranean salad to complete the meal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 13.1g (26%) Fat 14.8g (23%) Saturated Fat 4.3g (22%) Cholesterol 29.4mg (10%) Sodium 643.1mg (27%) Potassium 197.4mg (4%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Vitamin A 644.4IU (13%) Vitamin C 9.5mg (11%) Calcium 161.5mg (16%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Pita Pockets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 13.1g 26%
Fat 14.8g 23%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 22%
Cholesterol 29.4mg 10%
Sodium 643.1mg 27%
Potassium 197.4mg 4%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Vitamin A 644.4IU 13%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11%
Calcium 161.5mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.