Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spinach and Feta Stuffed Pita, a delightful dish that transports you to a sun-drenched Mediterranean garden. Each warm, fluffy pita pocket is filled with saut?ed spinach, creamy feta cheese, and a splash of lemon juice?creating an irresistible lunch option perfect for picnics or brunch gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach (60g)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (150g)
- 4 pita breads (200g)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (10ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (15ml)
Instructions
- Saut? the spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add minced garlic and saut? for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 3 minutes.
- Mix the filling: Transfer saut?ed spinach to a mixing bowl. Add crumbled feta and lemon juice; stir gently until combined.
- Prepare the pitas: Cut each pita in half to create pockets. Optionally, toast lightly in a toaster oven.
- Stuff the pitas: Generously fill each pita pocket with the spinach-feta mixture.
- Serve and enjoy: Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita (130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg