Pan Griddled Cheese Pita
Feta and spinach warm inside pita while the outside crisps against the skillet. It is a compact lunch for a day when a sandwich sounds right but cold bread does not. Dry the spinach well and keep its layer thin. Gentle heat gives the filling time to warm before the bread becomes too brown.
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern · Preparation time: 5 min · Cook time: 8 min · Total time: 13 min · 2 servings · Easy
Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.
Ingredients
- 140 g Wheat pita bread
- 100 g Feta cheese
- 60 g Spinach
- 10 ml Olive oil
Allergens listed for these ingredients · Wheat, Milk. Check package labels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Wash spinach and dry it thoroughly. Slice open the pitas without separating the two sides.
- Crumble feta inside each pita and add the spinach in a thin layer. Press gently closed.
- Brush both outsides with oil. Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat, pressing with a spatula and turning once, until the bread is crisp and the filling is hot.
Official food storage reference
Equipment
Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, skillet, spatula or spoon.
Storage
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.
For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.
FDA handling and storage conditions
Ingredient substitution
Keep pita for the enclosed pocket. Ordinary sliced bread cannot be slit and filled the same way; use a separately written sandwich method instead.
Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.
Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)Cooking Tips
Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.
FAQ
Can I change the serving count?
Use the Recipe Converter linked below to scale ingredient quantities. Pan capacity and cooking times do not scale in direct proportion.
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