Best 6 Skinny Mediterranean Beef Pita Pizzas Recipes

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**Savor the Delights of the Mediterranean with Our Skinny Mediterranean Beef Pita Pizzas: A Culinary Adventure Awaits!**

Embark on a culinary voyage to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Skinny Mediterranean Beef Pita Pizzas. These delightful creations blend the vibrant flavors of the region with a modern twist, resulting in a symphony of taste that will leave your palate dancing.

Featuring lean ground beef seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, these pita pizzas are a healthier alternative to traditional pizzas, packed with protein and bursting with Mediterranean charm. Nestled atop whole-wheat pita bread, the beef is complemented by a medley of fresh vegetables, including juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and tangy red onions.

Drizzle the pizzas with a zesty homemade tzatziki sauce, crafted with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs, adding a cooling and refreshing touch to each bite. Served with a side of crisp and refreshing Greek salad tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing, these pita pizzas offer a complete and satisfying meal that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean, where every bite of our Skinny Mediterranean Beef Pita Pizzas promises an explosion of flavors and a taste of the sun-soaked region. Enjoy!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN BEEF PITA PIZZAS



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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

6 ounces lean ground beef or lamb
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 8-ounce can Muir Glen™ tomato sauce
1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 6-inch whole wheat pita bread rounds
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (1 ounce)
12 pitted kalamata or ripe olives, quartered

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

PITA PIZZAS



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"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

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
5 whole pita breads (6 inches)
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
5 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
2 green onions, sliced

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

BEEF PITA PIZZAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 ounces 90 percent lean ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plain 2 percent Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 whole-wheat pocketless pitas
1 head green-leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
1/2 cup pickled beets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into half moons

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until brick red, 1 minute. Add the beef, 2 tablespoons water, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup yogurt and 2 teaspoons vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Brush the pitas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then lightly toast in the skillet, about 45 seconds per side. Arrange the pitas on a baking sheet and top evenly with the beef mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake 6 minutes. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Add the lettuce, beets and cucumber and toss. Slice the pizzas and serve with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 33 milligrams, Sodium 956 milligrams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams

MEDITERRANEAN PITA PIZZAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces ground sirloin
Four 6-inch pitas
2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint (about 2 sprigs)
10 pitted black olives, halved
1 plum tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat a grill on medium-low heat. Using a fork, mix together the feta, 1/3 cup warm water, 1/4 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, the lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl until the mixture comes together and the feta is in small chunks. Set aside.
  • 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until the meat is no longer pink and begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain any liquid off and set aside.
  • 3. Spread the feta mixture on the pitas and top with the cooked meat. Place a large piece of nonstick foil directly onto the preheated grill. Place the pitas on the foil, cover and grill until the bottoms begin to char and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the sliced mint, olives, tomatoes and onions. Serve warm.

MEDITERRANEAN PITA PIZZAS



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Make and share this Mediterranean Pita Pizzas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juliawiggins

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pita breads, about 6-inch inches
2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
4 tablespoons prepared pizza sauce
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
3 medium roasted red bell peppers in a jars
1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
1/2 cup fresh Baby Spinach (optional)
7 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 small red onion, sliced
2 ounces pitted kalamata olives, sliced
8 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
2 ounces shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice olives or leave whole.
  • Slice mushrooms and onions and saute til tender crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • Spread pesto on pitas, leaving 1/4" border around edge.
  • Spread pizza sauce.
  • Sprinkle oregano.
  • Put down a layer of spinach and top with peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and olives.
  • Carefully lay cheese slices on top and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Arrange pizzas on pizza stone or lightly greased baking sheet and back until cheese is lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 890.2, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 14.2

MINI MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA



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I was on a mini-pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and Italian variations, so I opted for a Mediterranean version and came up with these. -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches), cut in half horizontally
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced
12 Greek pitted olives, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 6-9 minutes., Place pita halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Top with meat mixture, tomato, spinach and olives. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° until cheeses are melted, 4-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef: This will help keep the pizzas healthy and low in fat.
  • Use whole wheat pita bread: This will make the pizzas more nutritious and filling.
  • Load up on veggies: The more veggies you add, the healthier the pizzas will be. Aim for at least two cups of veggies per pizza.
  • Use low-fat cheese: This will help keep the pizzas healthy and low in fat.
  • Don't overcook the pizzas: The pitas can easily burn, so keep an eye on them while they're cooking.

Conclusion:

These Skinny Mediterranean Beef Pita Pizzas are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy pizza night. They're packed with flavor and nutrients, and they're easy to make. So next time you're craving pizza, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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