Though I’ve eaten pita bread for as long as I can remember, I primarily use it as a socially acceptable method to shove hummus (like this Edamame Hummus) into my mouth at dangerous speeds. However, one evening, when I was in a horrific rush to meet up with friends, I entered cooking emergency mode. With no sandwich bread (and no time to make Oatmeal Bread) in sight, I grabbed a whole wheat pita that was hanging out in the fridge, topped it with leftover roasted vegetables and cheese from our fridge, then shoved the entire thing into my toaster oven while I finished finding my right shoe. Eight minutes later, I was out the door, pita pizza in hand. I took a bite and my reaction was instantaneous: Why have I not been making pita pizza my entire life??? Now that I’m clued in to this delightful meal, I’m ready to make up for lost time and ensure others don’t miss out on this wonderous dinner idea. Here’s what I love about pita pizza:
So simple, yet so wondrously satisfying. It’s hard for me to imagine an easier dinner that is both filling and nutritious (these Chickpea Salad Sandwich are a close second).Endlessly versatile. Keep it traditional or get creative. The recipe I’m sharing today offers elevated flavors thanks to a smear of roasted garlic hummus for the sauce (similar to this Hummus Tartine).Ready in less than 20 minutes. Faster than even the best 30-minute meals, pita pizzas are the grab-and-go dinner of your dreams.Lunchbox-worthy. Pita pizzas taste great at room temperature, so they make a great packed lunch too—a healthier, real-food alternative to the Pizza Lunchables.
How to Make Pita Pizza
Similar to Naan Pizza, pillowy whole wheat pitas are the perfect base for piling on an array of tasty toppings to create fast, easy, and healthy pita pizzas any night of the week.
The Ingredients
Whole Wheat Pita Bread. When I don’t have time to make homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, whole wheat pitas are the next best thing for pizza.Hummus. To give each pita pizza big flavor with minimal effort, I began by spreading the pitas with roasted garlic hummus.Zucchini + Yellow Squash + Tomatoes. The beauty of these veggies is that they are soft enough not to need any sort of precooking, a critical requirement of pita pizza convenience.Green Goddess Dressing. In keeping with the theme of “max flavor, minimal effort”, tossing the veggies in this dressing adds an extra zesty layer of flavor to pita pizza.Mozzarella. Mild and melty, mozzarella locks all the veggies in place. Fresh Herbs. A sprinkling of fresh herbs, like parsley or basil, is the perfect way to finish off these simple pizzas.
The Directions
How to Store and Reheat Pita Pizzas
To Store. Pita pizzas are best enjoyed the day they are made, but you can store pita pizzas in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.To Reheat. Gently rewarm pizzas on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F until hot.
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