Best 8 Spicy Sausage Pita Pocket Recipes

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**Spicy Sausage Pita Pocket: A Flavorful Fusion of Mediterranean and American Delights**

Embark on a culinary journey that blends the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with the hearty comfort of American cuisine in this Spicy Sausage Pita Pocket recipe. This tantalizing dish features succulent sausage, a medley of aromatic spices, and a delightful assortment of fresh vegetables, all nestled within a warm and fluffy pita bread pocket. Experience a symphony of tastes that will satisfy your cravings for a quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful meal.

**Additional Recipes to Tempt Your Taste Buds:**

- Explore the delightful flavors of **Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets,** where tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices is grilled to perfection and nestled within a warm pita bread pocket.

- Indulge in the tantalizing taste of **Mediterranean Chickpea Salad,** a refreshing and protein-packed salad bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a zesty dressing.

- Embark on a Middle Eastern culinary adventure with **Easy Falafel Sandwiches,** featuring crispy falafel balls served in warm pita bread with a medley of fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce.

- Experience the rich flavors of **Easy Hummus,** a classic Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, and a blend of spices, perfect for dipping pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLINI PIZZA POCKETS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 ounces broccolini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounces shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Zest from 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
Crushed dried red pepper
1 pound store-bought pizza dough
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Marinara sauce, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • To a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat until it begins to shimmer. Then add the sausage, cooking and breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet. Stir to combine, being careful not to burn it (reduce the heat if necessary). When the garlic is fragrant and just translucent, add the broccolini and toss to coat in the garlic and olive oil. Cook until just tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, to the medium bowl with the cooked sausage, add the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest and black and crushed red pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  • Divide the pizza dough into four equal parts and roll into balls. On a lightly floured work surface, flatten them into circles, about 1/4 inch thick. Spread them each with one-quarter of the cheese mixture, sausage and broccolini, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Fold them in half to make a calzone shape, pinch the edges to seal and then transfer the pizza pockets to a pizza peel, pizza stone or baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake until lightly browned on top, 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve with warm marinara sauce.

GREEK SAUSAGE PITAS



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I nicknamed my sandwich "Thor's Pita" because it's lightening fast and robust. The ingredient amounts don't really matter. Use more or less depending on what you have. -Teresa Aleksandrov, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
1 cup plain yogurt
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links or other sausage links of your choice, casings removed
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
Additional minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Wrap pita breads in foil; warm in oven while preparing toppings., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, green onions, parsley, lemon juice and garlic. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles., To assemble, spoon sausage over pitas. Top with cucumber, tomato and yogurt mixture; sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS



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Chicken sausage comes in many flavors, so I try different ones when I make pitas with fresh basil and veggies, inspired by the Greek gyro. -Christina Price, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
Optional: Sliced tomato and plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan., Add remaining oil to pan. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in basil, sausage and mushroom mixture; heat through. Serve in pitas. If desired, add tomato and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY COURGETTE PITTA POCKETS



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Treat yourself to a solo supper of grilled vegetables, served in bread pockets with tahini, hummus, broad beans and harissa

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 courgette , trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways
2 tsp harissa paste
2 tsp olive oil
small handful broad beans (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp hummus
1 spring onion , finely sliced
1 tsp tahini paste
small garlic clove , crushed
squeeze lemon juice
1 tbsp Greek-style yogurt
1 large wholemeal pitta bread

Steps:

  • Toss the courgette slices in the harissa and olive oil, and season. Cook on a hot griddle pan for 2 mins each side or until tender. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Cook the broad beans in boiling water for 2 mins, drain under cold running water, then slip them out of their outer skins. Discard the skins. Put the broad beans, hummus and spring onion in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  • In another bowl, mix the tahini, garlic, lemon juice and yogurt. Toast the pitta and split it to create 2 pockets. Spoon the hummus mix inside each pocket, followed by the spicy courgette slices and a drizzle of the yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

SPICY SAUSAGE PITA POCKET



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well...it's a little sandwich i whipped up at home..i'm a teenager..and i wanted something simple ..fast..and most of all delicious! Variations can be made with the brands of pita pockets, cheese,sausage and sauce.It's and incredibly easy recipe..but it tastes soooo good

Provided by Aizya

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 jimmy dean turkey sausage patties
2 -3 slices cheese (I reccommend Cabot sharp cheddar cheese)
1/2 pita pocket
2 -3 tablespoons taco bell mild taco sauce

Steps:

  • First, heat a pan on medium heat (I like to spray a little cooking spray, because the sausages sometimes stick) and then cook the two sausage patties until browned.
  • Then take the slices of cheese and place them on the sausage pattie, and turn the heat down to low.
  • When the cheese is a little melted take the patties and place them in the halfed pita pocket. Then put the pocket back in the pan, and brown until lightly toasted on both sides.
  • Lastly, take out the pita pocket and spoon the sauce into the sandwich.
  • enjoy.
  • *NOTE: you can use any type of cheese or meat and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1465.8, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 25.4

GRILLED SAUSAGES IN PITA BREAD



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Categories     Sandwich     Pork     Sausage     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 sausages (such as Italian hot and sweet, or fully cooked varieties like chicken or andouille*), halved crosswise
10 pita breads, cut in half horizontally
3 heads of baby romaine, leaves separated, or two 5-ounce bags mixed baby greens
Assorted mustards

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill Italian sausages until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Grill fully cooked sausages until heated through, about 7 minutes. Transfer sausages to platter. Cover to keep warm.
  • Arrange pita halves in 2 stacks and wrap in aluminum foil. Place foil packets on grill to warm pita, about 10 minutes.
  • Fill pita halves with lettuce. Place grilled sausage halves atop lettuce in each pita half; serve with mustard.
  • *A smoked pork-and-beef sausage, available at specialty foods stores.

GREEK SAUSAGE PITA PIZZAS



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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.

BLACK BEAN PITA POCKETS



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"This is my own creation, invented one day at lunch time when I had limited time and ingredients," writes Ruth Lee, of Troy, Ontario. To add a fresh, crisp taste, add chopped cilantro to these pockets. Complete your meal by serving these with Chunky Tomato Guacamole.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pita bread (6 inches), halved
3/4 cup torn romaine
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Just before serving, fill pita bread halves with romaine, bean mixture and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality sausage: The sausage is the star of this recipe, so make sure to use a good-quality, flavorful variety.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: The sausage should be cooked through before adding it to the pita pockets. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will add crunch, color, and flavor to the pita pockets.
  • Don't overcrowd the pita pockets: Be careful not to overstuff the pita pockets, or they will be difficult to eat.
  • Serve the pita pockets immediately: The pita pockets are best when served immediately, while the sausage is still hot and the vegetables are still crisp.

Conclusion:

These spicy sausage pita pockets are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover sausage. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a satisfying and flavorful meal on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these spicy sausage pita pockets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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