Veggie Pita Melts Recipes

SUMMER TIME VEGGIE PITA MELT

Steps:

• Cook broccoli and cauliflower till desired tenderness. drain and put into bowl. Add mushrooms, if desired.
• Cut and open a pita bread and stuff veggies inside. pour about 2 to 3 tablespoon ranch dressing inside. Top with the onion, chopped tomato and the cheddar cheese.
• Close pita secure top with tooth pick.
• Micro wave for about 30 to 40 seconds till.
• everything is hot and cheese begins to melt.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended; if desired, stir in cayenne. Add tomato, cucumber, onion and olives; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., To serve, add lettuce to vegetables; toss to combine. Spoon into pita halves; sprinkle with cheese.

VEGGIE PITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Melt the shredded cheeses on (not inside) the pita bread in microwave. Do NOT use an oven or broiler, as you want the bread to remain soft.
• Add spinach and lettuce leaves (uncut).
• Add remained sliced veggies, oil and vinegar.
• Fold in half and serve.
• NOTE: Do not add salt, as the cheese adds a sense of saltiness.

VEGGIE PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Spread one side of the pita with olive oil and pizza sauce. Top with cheese and mushrooms, and season with garlic salt.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place pita pizza on grill, cover, and cook until cheese completely melts, about 5 minutes.

TUNA PITA MELTS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the whole pitas onto a baking sheet in one layer.
• Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• In a bowl mix together tuna with mayonnaise, pickle relish, lemon juice and dried dill until well combined.
• Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste, then mix in raisins.
• Divide/top the mixture between the 4 toasted pitas.
• Top with tomato slices, sprinkle the tomatoes lighty with salt and pepper, then top each tomato with about 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or mozzeralla cheese (or to taste).
• Bake for about 5-6 minutes or until the cheese is well melted.

VEGGIE PITA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Heat water.
• Add carrots, squash, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.
• Heat until tender.
• Drain and season with black pepper.
• Spread mustard on unsplit pitas.
• Top with vegetables, tomato slices and mozzarella.
• Place pitas on baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Makes 4 servings.
• Each: 3 POINTS (based on the pita& cheese you use).