When you put together a few aromatic and tasty vegetables, a little cooking oil, some herbs and spices, you get a nice filling for a sandwich. But if you like pita bread or pocket bread, then all you have to do is stuff this filling in your pocket bread. And now you have a wonderful, healthy sandwich, but different from the usual.
Spicy Veggie Pita Sandwich
RECIPE :
Spicy Veggie Pita Sandwich
If you like pita bread or pocket bread, then all you have to do is stuff this filling in your pocket bread. And now you have a wonderful, healthy sandwich, but different from the usual.
Ingredients
- 2 Pita breads finely chopped
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 Tomato finely chopped
- 1 stick Celery peeled, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
- 1 small Potato with or without skin, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 4 tbsp Cooking Oil Olive, Avocado, Canola or Another
- 2 tbsp Cilantro finely chopped
- ½ - 1 cup Grated Cheese Mozarella, Spicy Jack, Provolone
Instructions
Prepare Pita Filling
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Place a non-stick frypan on medium heat. Add oil.
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When oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry for 5 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until garlic is cooked.
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Add the chopped celery and potatoes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry the veggies uncovered. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the celery and potatoes are cooked.
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Add the spices. Add the tomatoes. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the cilantro. Mix thoroughly. Lower the heat to Simmer or Very Low.
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Have a microwaveable Platter ready to place the finished pita sandwiches.
Fill Pita Halves with Veggie Mixture
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Place a pita bread in the toaster oven or a dry skillet. When the pita is slightly heated up, take it out and set it aside on a platter.
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Cut a pita into two in the middle.
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Take a heated up pita-half in your hand. Using your fingers, or a butter knife, pry it open slightly until a pocket is created. Sometimes it may not be a perfect pocket, but that's okay.
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Add 1 tablespoon of grated cheese at the bottom of the pita-half.
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Add a few tablespoons of the veggie mixture, one tablespoon at a time, until almost full.
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Top it with a tablespoon of grated cheese, if you like, and if there is room. Place the pita-half sideways on a microwaveable platter.
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Repeat the Instuctions Steps in this Group until all the pitas are ready.
Heat up the Pitas and Serve
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When all the pita-half sandwiches are done, place the platter with the sandwiches in the microwave for a minute on High, or until the cheese appears melted a little.
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Serve the sandwiches hot, with a side of fruit or chips.
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Note : You can use a full pita instead of two halves. If you prefer this, using a serrated knife, slice about one-third of the way at the top of the pita. Rest of the instructions are the same as for two halves of a pita, shown in all the steps above.
Recipe Notes
Serving Suggestions:
1) Serve hot.
2) Serve with a side of fruit or chips.
