Best Mediterranean Pockets Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA POCKETS #RSC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Rub filets with 1/2 of the olive oil and 1/2 of the Greek seasoning.
• Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each filet.
• Place 1 filet on 1 sheet of aluminum foil.
• Combine tomatoes, zucchini, olives, capers, parsley, mint, lemon juice & zest and remaining spice blend in a small mixing bowl. Toss.
• Place equal amounts of tomato mixture on top of each filet. Top with goat cheese and black pepper.
• Take the 2 opposite ends of foil, bring them together over filet and fold edges 2-3 times down and seal. Fold in 2 remaining open ends and seal.
• Place aluminum pockets on a large oven proof sheet pan.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Unseal and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, parsley, hot sauce, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Slice the top off of each pita pocket. Fill each pocket with 2 slices of brisket, a quarter of the pickled cucumbers and drizzle with the yogurt mixture. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Bring a half cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add the frozen peas, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes (do not overcook); drain, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked peas, tomatoes, feta cheese, green onion and black pepper if desired.
• Fold in the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and dillweed; toss well to combine.
• Line the pita halves with a leaf of lettuce or shredded lettuce if desired, and stuff with chicken mixture.
• If you are a garlic lover, then fresh garlic or garlic powder may be added to the mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA POCKETS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub filets with 1/2 of the olive oil and 1/2 of the Greek seasoning. Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each filet. Place 1 filet on 1 sheet of aluminum foil.Combine tomatoes, zucchini, olives, capers, parsley, mint, lemon juice & zest and remaining spice blend in a small mixing bowl. Toss. Place equal amounts of tomato mixture on top of each filet. Top with goat cheese and black pepper.
• 2. Take the 2 opposite ends of foil, bring them together over filet and fold edges 2-3 times down and seal. Fold in 2 remaining open ends and seal. Place aluminum pockets on a large oven proof sheet pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Unseal and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Slice the pork into 1 cm strips. Mince the ginger and garlic, mix with the lemon juice, sea salt, and ground coriander. Put in fridge for about half an hour; longer if you like.
• Slice onions and capsicums in to strips about 1/2 cm wide. Slice chilies finely and put all in a bowl for later.
• Heat oil to medium hot and add a few strips of pork and cook (in batches) until they just start to brown at the edges (about a minute). As each batch browns remove it and put in to a bowl to relax.
• Now cook the onions in remaining oil (add more oil if you need to) until the onions begin to soften and become slightly transparent. This takes about a minute, so don't overcook them as they will be cooked more later.
• Remove and mix well with the pork strips.
• Fry the capsicum and chili strips for about minute, add the roughly chopped tomatoes, and cook for about 30 seconds on high heat.
• Now add the pork and onions to this mixture, add Tabasco, and bring back to full heat.
• Check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you need to. You can also add more Tabasco if you like it hotter. Garnish with a little chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) if you wish. Keep the dish warm while you do the Pitas.
• Heat pitas and slice open on one side.
• Serve the pork mixture in a bowl and let each person stuff their own pita. If it is anything like our house you will be checking how many each person has had! I can never make enough of this dish.

MEDITERRANEAN SIRLOIN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Reserve 2 Tbsp. of the dressing; set aside. Pour remaining dressing over steak; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight to marinate. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade.
• Cook and stir onions, green peppers and garlic in reserved 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add steak; cook and stir 5 minutes or until cooked through. Season with black pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Stir in carrots.
• Spoon evenly into pita bread halves just before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the tuna, onion, capers, tomatoes and olives. Fold in the oregano, olive oil and lemon juice. Season with Salt & pepper to taste and zest. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toast the pita bread and cut in half. Open up each pocket and stuff with tuna mixture then serve.

MEDITERRANEAN AHI TUNA POCKETS

Steps:

• Coat tuna steaks in olive oil. Set Aside. Use a mortar and pestle to combine olives, capers, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar until it forms a chunky paste. Stir in chopped basil leaves. Use a sharp kitchen knife to make a horizontal slit in each of the tuna steaks that creates a pocket, but does not cut the steaks in half. Fill each of the pockets with about 2 Tablespoons of the olive/caper mixture. Grill tuna steaks to desired level of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Plate may be garnished with additional mixture topped with basil sprig.

MEDITERRANEAN POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese, peas, red pepper, onion, parsley, lemon juice and zest, oregano, salt and pepper., Unroll crescent dough into two rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Cut each rectangle into six squares. Place 2 tablespoons turkey mixture in the center of each square. Fold dough over filling to form a triangle and seal edges. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

MEDITERRANEAN PHILO POCKETS WITH SPICY APRICOT DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter. Add green onions, raisins, chicken and spices. Heat through. Let cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine mushroom-chicken mixture with cream cheese and Feta. Gently fold together until well combined. Set aside. Carefully work with the Philo dough, you will need to have a damp paper towel or cloth to keep the dough you are not working with from drying out.
• Melt butter, Cut Philo dough into 2-1/2 inch strips, Take 2 thin sheets and brush with butter. Place one hearty teaspoon scoop of chicken-mushroom mixture onto the end of the buttered strip. Carefully, fold dough in a triangle pattern, like folding a flag. Place on a cookie sheet. Repeat until the cookie sheet is full. Coat triangles with butter and bake for 15-20 minutes.
• Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce Combine all ingredients and mix, You can service this dipping sauce heated or chilled. Brandi and I hope You Enjoy!!!