74 spiced and pitas with Recipes

ripe avocado, fresh orange juice, tabasco jalapeno sauce (or use hot sauce of your choice), ground coriander, coarse salt, pepper, yellow grape tomatoes, halved (or red ), cucumber, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice, radishes, halved and thinly sliced (optional), whole wheat pita bread, top third cut off (6 inches each)

olive oil, lamb chops, curry powder, kosher salt and pepper, shallots, chopped, frozen peas, thawed, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh mint, pita bread , torn into large pieces and lightly toasted

boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed, garam masala, divided (more to taste), garlic powder, kosher salt, sliced seeded cucumber, plain greek yogurt (drained off water), chopped fresh cilantro or 1 tbsp mint, lemon juice, fresh ground pepper , to taste, whole wheat pita bread, warmed, shredded romaine lettuce, tomato, sliced (2 small or 1 large), sliced red onion

ground lamb (may use up to 50% ground beef chuck), eggs, white onion, grated, garlic, minced, chopped fresh italian parsley, lemon , juice of (without seeds), olive oil, chopped fresh oregano (may use 1/3 amount dried), fresh thyme, minced (may use 1/3 amount dried), fresh rosemary, minced (may use 1/3 amount dried), sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, metal skewers or 9 -12 bamboo skewers, warmed pita bread or 9 -10 large lavash bread, pieces, prepared tzatziki , sauce (buy this or you may use tzatziki) (optional), crumbled feta cheese (optional), chopped fresh italian parsley (use heavily for the best effect) (optional), chopped ripe tomato (optional), minced white onion (optional), spice mix (buy this or may use za atar) (optional), cayenne pepper (optional)

spiced fava beans, fava beans, yellow onion, diced, tomato diced, olive oil, cumin, parsely, chopped, lemon juice, chili pepper, salt and pepper to taste, add bean to pot and heat according to package directions. add all remaining ingredients and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste. served with pita bread., a more authentic version can be made by leaving out the tomato. many cooks also skip the onion and opt for a bit of minced garlic instead.

fine ground beef, fine ground lamb, onion, peeled, finely grated (i mince it), garlic, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, flat leaf parsley, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper, baguette or 8 small pita bread, shallots, peeled, thinly sliced, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, tomatoes, thinly sliced, whole fresh cilantro leaves, plain greek yogurt

kumara, peeled, roughly chopped, raisins or 2 tbsp sultanas, garlic cloves, crushed, harissa or 1/2 tsp chili sauce, ground cumin, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, caster sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, olive oil, plus extra to drizzle, pita bread , large rounds (lebanese flatbread), mild paprika or 1 tsp ground sumac, coriander leaves, to garnish

pita breads, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, ground veal or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, chili pepper, finely chopped, salt and pepper, allspice, cinnamon, sumac, lemon juice, cayenne, chopped flat leaf parsley, pine nuts, toasted, melted butter or 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

pork tenderloin, fennel mixed spice (fennel spice) or 1/4 cup other dry rub seasonings, recipe tzatziki (tzatziki), white onion, sliced thinly, red bell pepper, sliced thinly, pita bread, warmed, olive oil, salt and pepper

ripe hass avocadoes, red onion, diced, water chestnut, diced, garlic cloves, minced (2 tb ), cumin powder, ground, five-spice powder, hot sesame chili oil, cilantro leaves, minced, fresh lime juice, sea salt , to taste, green onions, thinly sliced, fresh cilantro stems, pita bread, cumin, ground, smoked paprika, five-spice powder, garlic powder, black sesame seeds, sea salt , to taste, olive oil flavored cooking spray

cajun spices, garlic salt or 1 dash salt, mixed herbs, olive oil, pita bread

boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs), your favorite barbecue rub, oil, for grilling, barbecue sauce (recipe follows or store-bought ), olive oil, garlic cloves, smashed, washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped ), salt, butter, softened, whole-wheat flat bread (such as naan or mediterranean style pita), shredded cheddar cheese or 6 oz monterey jack cheese, blend, kosher salt (the original recipe called for 1 cup but reviewers said it was way too much), light brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill), dried thyme, granulated garlic, canola oil, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, dried thyme, ground cayenne pepper, your favorite barbecue rub, creole mustard, honey, dark brown sugar, unsulphured molasses, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (optional), tomato sauce, ketchup

boneless skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of breasts and thighs), bbq rub , recipe follows, oil, for grilling, bbq sauce, recipe follows or store-bought, olive oil, garlic , smashed, washed baby spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen, drained and chopped ), salt, butter, softened, whole-wheat flat breads (such as naan or mediterranean style pita), shredded cheddar/ jack cheese blend, kosher salt, light brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried rosemary (crushed slightly with spice mill), dried thyme, granulated garlic, canola oil, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, dried thyme, ground cayenne pepper, bbq rub, creole mustard, honey, dark brown sugar, unsulfured molasses, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke , optional, tomato sauce, ketchup

palmfuls ) sweet paprika, palmfuls ) ground cumin, palmful ) dried oregano, palmful ) ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes (medium to hot in spice level), palmful), coarse kosher salt, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (split , 8 pieces) 1 1/2 to 2 lb, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, warm pita or flat bread, for passing, suggestions: serve with tomato relish and zucchini (recipes follow). piling the relish and the chicken in a warm pita is a fun way to combine the flavors and textures of the 2 recipes., vine ripe or small round red tomatoes, orange or yellow tomatoes, sweet onion, thinly sliced, handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, a couple of glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, ripe lemon, juiced, ground cumin, ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, tender zucchini , about 1 1/2 lb (look in organic section of produce counter), turns around the pan ) extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, half a bundle ) chopped fresh mint, chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves (a couple of handfuls), kosher salt and pepper

olive oil, white wine vinegar, moroccan spice blend, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, coarsely chopped seeded tomatoes, coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumbers, coarsely crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, chopped fresh italian parsley, whole pita bread rounds, halved crosswise, plain yogurt

whole wheat pitas, fresh baby spinach, reduced-fat sour cream, chopped seeded peeled cucumber, salt, olive oil, cumin seeds, yellow mustard seeds, chopped onion, bottled minced garlic, crushed red pepper, ground turmeric, bottled ground fresh ginger (such as spice world), organic vegetable broth (such as swanson certified organic), dried lentils, water, chopped plum tomato, salt, fresh lemon juice

canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, tahini (sesame paste), oil , from the top of the sesame paste or extra-virgin olive, juice of 1 lemon, raw garlic , or 3 cloves roasted garlic, ground cumin , plus more for garnish, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, water , for thinning the hummus, paprika, for garnish, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, spiced n baked pita chips, to serve , recipe follows, whole-wheat pitas, extra-virgin olive oil, zatar , available in middle eastern or specialty stores, sea salt

chopped green onion, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, all purpose greek seasoning, blend, fresh coarse ground black pepper, egg whites, lightly beaten, ground chicken, grated lemon rind, divided, olive oil, plain low-fat yogurt, chopped fresh oregano, pita bread, cut in half, shredded lettuce, diced tomato