Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas
Description
This recipe uses pita or naan flatbread filled with grated mozzarella and havarti cheese, baby spinach, and sliced ripe tomatoes. Butter is added to the pan and optionally on the pita surface to help achieve a golden-brown crust and prevent sticking. Cooking over medium-high heat with a lid traps heat, ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly while the bread crisps nicely.
The resulting grilled cheese provides a textural contrast between the crunchy exterior and soft, melted interior. The spinach adds a fresh green note, and the tomatoes offer moisture and acidity to balance the cheeses’ richness.
These pitas can be customized by adding extras like hot sauce or pesto, or additional vegetables, making them flexible for different flavor preferences. Cutting into wedges makes them easy to share or serve as a snack or light lunch.
The recipe notes allow for using either pre-sliced or freshly grated cheese and suggest estimated nutrition facts based on typical ingredient amounts. Butter can be adjusted as needed for crispiness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pita bread or naan flatbread, fluffy
- 1-2 tsp butter or as needed
- 2 baby spinach handfuls
- 4 oz cheese I used mozzarella + havarti, grated
- 4 lices tomato ripe
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies + cheese so they're ready to go.
- Heat a pan or skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp butter.
- Once butter begins to bubble, add a pita to the pan.
- Top with cheese, spinach, tomato, and a little extra cheese on top. Top with remaining pita round and grill.
- For an extra hot and melty center, pop a clear pot lid on top. Before flipping, add another tsp of butter to the pan, or feel free to spread it on top of the dry side of the pita - both techniques work! Pop your lid back on if you’re using one and grill each side until golden brown with a melty center.
- Cut into 4 wedges and dive in!
Notes
- Use pre-sliced or freshly grated cheese depending on preference.
- Feel free to add extras such as hot sauce, pesto, or additional vegetables for variation.
- Butter quantity can be adjusted for desired crispiness and taste.
- Cut the grilled pitas into wedges for easier serving and sharing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 457mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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