Best Delicious Pepper Pitas Recipes

PEPPERED PORK PITAS

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The combination of tender pork and sweet red peppers in these sandwiches will appeal to the whole family. Sometimes I also add caramelized onions. The sandwiches are especially good with garlic mayo. Have fun experimenting with your own variations. -Katherine White, Clemmons, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork loin chops, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and julienned
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Optional: Garlic mayonnaise and torn leaf lettuce

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine pork, oil, pepper and garlic; toss to coat. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture; cook and stir until no longer pink. Stir in red peppers; heat through. Serve on pita breads. Top with mayonnaise and lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DELICIOUS PEPPER PITAS

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These are easy and there are never any left afterward. Great for a quick lunch or early dinner.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Other Breads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 large whole green bell peppers, sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
16 oz beef gravy
28 oz can diced italian tomatoes,drained (drink juice)
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 c cooked white rice
4 whole pita pockets, cut in 1/2 to make 8 pockets

Steps:

1. In large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef; drain and return to skillet. Stir in green peppers, onion, and beef gravy. Simmer until peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add white wine vinegar and rice. Stir until blended. Slice pita pockets in 1/2. Spoon ground beef mixture into each half of pita and serve.

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

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I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.