PITA AND GREENS BENEDICT WITH FETA CREAM

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Pita and Greens Benedict with Feta Cream image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ounces feta, crumbled
1/2 cup (113 grams) whole milk Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or paprika, plus more for sprinkling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, sliced
6 ounces spinach
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 large eggs
2 Pitas, halved, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bowl
3 3/4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting (you may sub out 1 3/4 cups bread flour for 1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour)
Nonstick cooking spray for the bowl, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the feta, yogurt, Aleppo or paprika, a few turns of pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a high-speed blender and blend until very smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (this can be made a day or two in advance).
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for a minute. Add the spinach, a few pinches of salt and 2 tablespoons water and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and wilted, about 4 minutes. (You may need to add the spinach in batches if it's too much to fit in all at once.) Season with pepper and squeeze in the lemon juice. Turn the heat down to low just to keep this warm while you poach the eggs.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Crack the eggs one at a time into a small bowl, then carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water. Cook until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove to a paper towel or clean kitchen towel to dry off any excess moisture.
  • Toast or grill the pitas. Drizzle with a little olive oil and top with the spinach and eggs. Spoon on the feta cream and sprinkle with fresh black pepper and a pinch of Aleppo or paprika. Enjoy!
  • Mix together the warm water, yeast and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer running on low speed, add the salt and oil, then gradually add the flour. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix, adding just enough additional flour so that the dough no longer sticks to the bowl, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky, 7 to 10 minutes. (Do not add too much flour.) Lightly coat a clean large bowl with oil or cooking spray, then place the dough in the bowl and turn it once or twice to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Turn the dough onto a clean work surface and divide it into 24 equal pieces. Mold each piece into a ball by stretching the top and tucking the edges under. Place the balls 1 inch apart on a piece of parchment paper, then cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • With a rolling pin, roll out the balls of dough into 3-inch circles, dusting with flour as needed. Place them on the lined baking sheets and bake until they're puffy and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

Diwash Bhatta
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This was an interesting take on Eggs Benedict. The pita bread was a bit too thick for my taste, but the feta cream was delicious. I think I would try this recipe again with a thinner pita bread.


Ntuthuko Sfundo
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I loved this recipe! The pita bread was a great substitute for the traditional English muffin, and the feta cream was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.


barmaili guys
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This was a great recipe! The pita bread was the perfect choice for this dish, and the feta cream was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Mc
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pita bread was a bit dry, and the feta cream was a bit bland. I think I'll stick to my usual Eggs Benedict recipe.


Tahir Ashfaq
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The pita bread was the perfect choice for this dish, and the feta cream was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


A.R Ashik Official
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This was an interesting take on Eggs Benedict. The pita bread was a bit too thick for my taste, but the feta cream was delicious. I think I would try this recipe again with a thinner pita bread.


Riyan Mallik
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I loved this recipe! The pita bread was a great substitute for the traditional English muffin, and the feta cream was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sumon Babu
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This was a great recipe! The pita bread was the perfect choice for this dish, and the feta cream was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Genna Witkowski
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pita bread was a bit dry, and the feta cream was a bit bland. I think I'll stick to my usual Eggs Benedict recipe.


Paul Sagote
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The pita bread was the perfect choice for this dish, and the feta cream was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


BAL TV
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This was an interesting take on Eggs Benedict. The pita bread was a bit too thick for my taste, but the feta cream was delicious. I think I would try this recipe again with a thinner pita bread.


Md Jobeyar
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I loved this recipe! The pita bread was a great substitute for the traditional English muffin, and the feta cream was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamodaa Mix
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This was a great recipe! The pita bread was the perfect choice for this dish, and the feta cream was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shuro Shuro
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I thought this recipe was okay. The pita bread was a bit dry, and the feta cream was a bit bland. I think I'll stick to my usual Eggs Benedict recipe.


Sirenfofo BG
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The feta cream was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall I enjoyed the dish.


Rg Ronin Rrs
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I'm not a huge fan of Eggs Benedict, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The pita bread was a nice change from the usual English muffin, and the feta cream was a delicious addition.


osim osim
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I especially liked the feta cream, which was a perfect complement to the eggs and pita bread.


Muhmmad Hussnein
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I've never had Eggs Benedict with pita bread before, but it was surprisingly good! The pita was soft and fluffy, and it held up well to the eggs and sauce. The feta cream was also a nice touch, adding a bit of tanginess to the dish.


Leslie Dube
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This was a delightful and unique take on Eggs Benedict. The pita bread added a nice twist, and the feta cream was incredibly flavorful. I also loved the addition of the greens, which made the dish feel light and healthy. Overall, this is a great reci