Best Greek Sausage Pitas Recipes

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GREEK PITAS



Greek Pitas image

I like to serve these when the gang's over for football games-they taste like gyros and the guys love them! You can prepare the meat and sauce ahead of time for added convenience. -Lisa Hockersmith, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup diced peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/4 pounds lean boneless pork, thinly sliced
12 pita pocket halves, warmed
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill and seasoned salt; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Combine the oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano and thyme in large bowl; add pork. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain pork, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork until browned, about 4 minutes. Stuff into pita halves; top with cucumber sauce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK SAUSAGE PITA PIZZAS



Greek Sausage Pita Pizzas image

I turned my favorite sandwich into a pizza. It's great for lunch or dinner but don't forget it when you're having a bunch of people over. It makes a great appetizer, too. -Marion McNeill, Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (19 ounces) Italian sausage links, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 whole pita breads
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up sausage into large crumbles; drain., Meanwhile, place pita breads on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned and almost crisp., Top pita breads with sausage mixture, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. Bake 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through. Top with cucumbers; drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 40g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

GREEK SAUSAGE: SHEFTALIA



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Nice change to eat at a barbecue. Crispy seasoned sausages with a nice flavor. Eat in a pita with chopped tomato, parsley, onion, cucumber, and tahini. Add plenty of lemon. Yummy.

Provided by GRACE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground pork
1 large onion, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ pound caul fat
10 skewers

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground pork, onion, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Fill a bowl with warm water, and add the vinegar. Dip the caul fat into the water, and keep submerged for 1 minute to wash. Rinse in cold water. Carefully open up the caul fat on a clean work surface, and cut into 4 inch (10 cm) squares.
  • Place a small compressed handful of the sausage near the edge of one square. Fold the sides over, and roll up firmly. Repeat with remaining meat and fat until you have about 10 sausages.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill for high heat. Place sausages onto skewers.
  • Grill the sausages for 20 minutes, turning frequently until the outside is crispy and dark, and the inside is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1069.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 160.4 mg, Fat 103.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 51.5 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

PITAWURST



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Every August, our town hosts a Bratwurst Festival. To celebrate the sausage season, we stuff brats and sauerkraut inside pita bread. -Brooke Young, Bucyrus, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (19 ounces) uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
8 pita pocket halves, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bratwurst, onion and pepper over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until bratwurst is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up bratwurst into crumbles; drain. Stir in sauerkraut; heat through., For sauce, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and mustard. Fill pita halves with bratwurst mixture; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706 calories, Fat 46g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 2260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PORK SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE PITAS



Pork Sausage and Cabbage Pitas image

I've made this very quick, simple, one dish meal for years. You can vary the crushed red pepper depending on how spicy you like it.

Provided by HRL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground pork sausage
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt to taste
½ cup water
⅓ cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package pitas, halved

Steps:

  • In wok or skillet, brown pork sausage, drain and set aside.
  • Combine in wok or skillet: Shredded cabbage, onion, crushed red pepper, sugar, salt, and water. Steam covered for approximately 20 minutes or until cabbage is tender; stirring occasionally.
  • Return pork sausage to wok or skillet with cabbage mixture and add sour cream; mix well. Serve stuffed inside warmed pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 49.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 1479.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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