Crispy pita bread topped with pizza sauce, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings? Yes, please! These pita pizzas are the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal or party appetizer. They're made with simple ingredients that can be customized to your liking, and they're ready in just 15 minutes. With three different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a pita pizza that everyone will love. The first recipe is a classic cheese pizza, with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The second recipe is a veggie pizza, with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. And the third recipe is a meatball pizza, with ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni. All three recipes are equally delicious, so you can choose whichever one strikes your fancy.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
INDIVIDUAL GREEK PITA PIZZAS
A quick, easy, and flavorful Mediterranean-style pizza, made with pita bread and topped with a lemon dressing.
Provided by Lela
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and basil in a bowl; whisk oil into lemon juice mixture until dressing is well blended. Brush about 1 tablespoon dressing over pita breads and arrange on baking sheet; reserve remaining dressing.
- Combine spinach, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour remaining dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Divide spinach mixture evenly over each pita; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and feta cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and pitas are lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 56.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1369.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
GRILLED GREEK PITA PIZZAS
This easy flatbread pizza captures classic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. It works equally well as a speedy main dish or an appetizer. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the first six ingredients in a small bowl; toss to combine. Spread hummus over pita breads. Top with artichoke mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Grill pizzas, covered, over medium heat until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 34g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 1336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
MARGHERITA PITA PIZZAS
My husband plants the garden and I harvest and cook the fruits of his labor. My favorite way to use plum tomatoes is this easy Margherita Pita Pizza. It is so good! -Rosemarie Weleski, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil. Top with garlic, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, garlic powder and remaining cheese; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY BREAKFAST PITA PIZZAS
This easy-to-make Breakfast Pita Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, from the pickiest kid to the hungriest parent. It's fun to construct, quick to bake, and the sausage is the star.
Provided by Smithfield
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Smithfield®
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place Smithfield® breakfast sausage in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, chopping sausage and turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet. Pour in eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until set, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place pita breads on lined baking sheet. Top with sausage, scrambled eggs, tomato, and spinach. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Serve garnished with avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 210.8 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PITA PIZZAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Core the tomatoes and halve them crosswise, then squeeze the juices and seeds into a large bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula but don't toss; set aside. Dice the tomatoes and toss in a separate bowl with the olives and rosemary.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Brush the onion rounds with olive oil and season with salt. Grill until soft, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and separate the rings. Reduce the grill heat to medium.
- Brush both sides of the pitas with olive oil and grill until marked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top with some of the tomato-olive mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and onion. Cover and grill until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Toss the arugula with the dressing and pile on top of the pitas. Season with salt and the red pepper flakes and drizzle with olive oil.
GREEK PITA PIZZAS
Pita bread is the crust for these single-serving pizzas that get Mediterranean flair from olives, spinach and feta cheese. Breadsticks and a wedge of iceberg lettuce drizzled with salad dressing (pictured above right) make fine pizza partners. Or serve an appetizer of fresh vegetables with dip, then cap off the meal with lemon Italian ice.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brush pitas with 1 tablespoon oil. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the olives, vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, pepper and remaining oil. Spread over pitas; top with spinach, feta cheese, tomato and Parmesan cheese. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
VEGETABLE PITA PIZZAS
Categories Tomato Broil Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Mozzarella Bell Pepper Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 pizzas, serving 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Halve the pita loaves horizontally to form 4 rounds, arrange the rounds, rough sides up, on a baking sheet, and brush the tops lightly with the additional oil. Sprinkle the rounds with salt to taste and toast them in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 5 minutes, or until they are pale golden and crisp. Sprinkle half the mozzarella onto the rounds and bake the rounds for 1 minute, or until the mozzarella is melted. While the rounds are toasting, in a large skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the bell peppers, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 4 minutes, or until the peppers are softened. Add the zucchini, the mushrooms, the oregano, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the zucchini is softened. Stir in half the remaining mozzarella and divide the mixture among the rounds, mounding it slightly. Top the rounds with the remaining mozzarella, the tomato, the basil, and the Parmesan and broil the rounds under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
PITA PIZZAS WITH HUMMUS, SPINACH, OLIVES, TOMATOES & CHEESE
These are inexpensive, easy, quick to put together and can be served room temp or right out of the oven. Cut into wedges like small pizza slices. They never last long and you can really use any toppings. I like to make my own hummus, but it isn't difficult if you want to make your own. But I get a small container which is enough for about 8 pitas for under $3, a roasted red pepper hummus right from the grocery store so why not. Then my favorite toppings are black or kalamata olives, goat or feta cheese, carmelized onions, fresh basil, fresh baby spinach, diced tomato or sundried tomatoes. You can add anything. Just lightly toast in the oven top, cook again for just 5 minutes and done! Slice like a pizza and serve. Great easy treats.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 48 small slices, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pitas -- Brush with a little olive oil, salt and pepper on each pita. Lightly toast in a 400 degree oven until slightly brown.
- Top -- Top with hummus, then your favorite toppings. I like olives, baby spinach, tomatoes, feta, a little black pepper and some Italian seasoning. But NOTE -- you can add any of your favorite toppings.
- If you add onions, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, artichokes, etc., I pan saute lightly first so they are pre-cooked before adding to the pizza. The pizzas are only cooked a few minutes so just have everything ready.
- Bake -- Another 5 minutes in the oven, just to heat everything up and soften the cheese.
- Finish -- Mix the balsamic vinegar and olive oil and just simply drizzle over the top after it comes out of the oven. Perfect finishing touch. Just cut in Pizza slices and serve. I like to use my pizza cutter and 6 slices per pita.
- ENJOY a very simple inexpensive quick appetizer.
GRILLED EGGPLANT PITA PIZZAS
We grow eggplants and love to use them for our special pizza. Grilling adds robust flavor to the crust, veggies and garlic. Waiting for the eggplants to grow is the hardest part! -Judy Barrett, Chelsea, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 pizzas.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut eggplants into 3/4-in. slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss red pepper, onion and garlic with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a grill wok or open grill basket; place on grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat 8-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly charred, stirring frequently., Rinse and drain eggplants; blot dry with paper towels. Brush eggplants with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender. Cut each slice into quarters., Brush both sides of pita breads with remaining oil. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 1-2 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from grill., Layer grilled sides of pitas with grilled vegetables, tomato, cheese and olives. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes. Return to grill; cook, covered, 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. , Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
GREEK PITA VEGGIE PIZZAS
Colorful, crunchy and packed with fresh veggies and flavor, these quick pizzas taste just like a Greek salad. Whole-wheat pitas were never more delicious! -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with spaghetti sauce. Top with remaining ingredients., Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK SAUSAGE PITA PIZZAS
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
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.
GRILLED VEGGIE PITA PIZZAS
Grilling these pizzas is a quick summery alternative to cooking them in the oven. If it's raining, simply pop them in a 350° oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, cook arugula just until wilted; remove and keep warm. , Brush one side of each pita with remaining oil. Layer with cheese, tomatoes, arugula, onion mixture, olives and capers. Grill pizzas, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
GRILLED CHORIZO, GOAT CHEESE, AND WATERCRESS PITA PIZZAS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sauté chorizo in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up with spoon, about 8 minutes. Transfer chorizo to sieve set over bowl and drain. Mix 2 1/2 cups watercress and goat cheese in medium bowl.
- Lightly brush 1 side of each pita bread with oil. Grill, oiled side down, until bottom is just crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to work surface, grilled side up. Cover each pita bread with cheese mixture, chorizo, and several sweet pepper rings, dividing equally.
- Return pita pizzas to barbecue. Grill, covered, until goat cheese softens, about 2 minutes. Transfer pita pizzas to serving platter. Top each with more watercress and serve.
SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN BEEF PITA PIZZAS
56% less sat fat • 28% less sodium than the original recipe. Fresh ingredients deliver big flavor in these delicious mini pizzas. The pita round crusts make prep work a snap!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until meat is browned; drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce and rosemary into meat mixture in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
- Carefully split pita bread rounds in half horizontally; place pita halves, rough sides up, in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- Top toasted pita bread with meat mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven. Top with spinach, tomato, feta cheese, and olives. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 pita-half pizza, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
MIDDLE EASTERN PITA PIZZAS
Hummus, spinach and tomato create colorful and flavorful veggie pizzas.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place pita breads in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
- Spread hummus on each pita bread. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top each pizza with onion, spinach, tomato and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg
SANTA FE CHICKEN PITA PIZZAS
This recipe is quick and easy, and because you're making individual pizzas, each one can be personalized. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with beans. Top with salsa, chicken, chilies and olives; sprinkle with cheese., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with green onion; serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PITA PIZZAS
"This recipe is great when time is of the essence and you're craving Mexican-style food," "Purchased pita bread makes an easy crust for ground beef, refried beans, salsa and cheese."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place pitas on a baking sheet. Spread with refried beans; top with beef, salsa and cheese. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BARBECUE CHICKEN PITA PIZZAS
Enjoy the tangy taste of Staca Hiatt's pita pizzas. "I use bottled barbecue sauce, cooked chicken breast, and cheddar cheese for a truly Western-style pizza, and they're very easy to prepare," writes the Twentynine Palms, California reader.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine chicken and barbecue sauce; spoon over pitas. Top with the bacon, onion, green pepper, chilies, mushrooms and cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
SANTA FE CHICKEN PITA PIZZAS FOR 2
"This recipe is quick and easy, and because you're making individual pizzas, each one can be altered to suit each person's taste." Athena M. Russell - Florence, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with beans. Top with salsa, chicken, chilies, olives and cheese., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream; sprinkle with onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH AND PEPPER PITA PIZZAS
Whole-wheat pitas are topped with spinach, red peppers, and Havarti cheese, for an easy-to-make, nutritious snack.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place pitas on a baking sheet. Top with spinach, peppers, and cheese, dividing evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Tips:
- Use store-bought pita bread or make your own fresh pita bread at home for an authentic experience.
- Choose high-quality toppings that you enjoy. Fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and flavorful cheeses are always a good choice.
- Don't overload the pita bread with toppings. Too much weight can make the pita soggy and difficult to eat.
- Bake the pita pizzas at a high temperature so that the crust gets crispy and the cheese melts.
- Serve the pita pizzas hot out of the oven with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Pita pizzas are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With so many different topping combinations to choose from, there is sure to be a pita pizza that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pita pizzas a try!
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