Mediterranean Pita Pizza Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pita Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained; 6 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Cayenne pepper; 3/4 pound lean ground lamb; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 4 6-inch pita bread rounds; Olive oil; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained
6 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cayenne pepper
3/4 pound lean ground lamb
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
4 6-inch pita bread rounds
Olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1
Position rack in center of oven.
2
Place baking sheet on rack.
3
Preheat oven to 400F.
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for 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, puree garbanzo beans, 2 ounces cheese, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cumin in processor until smooth.
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Season with cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer puree to small bowl.
8
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
9
Cover and refrigerate.)
10
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
11
Add lamb and saute until cooked through and brown, breaking up with fork, about 5 minutes.
12
Drain all fat from skillet.
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Season lamb with allspice, oregano and salt and pepper.
14
Brush bottom side of 1 pita round with olive oil.
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Place on work surface, oil side down.
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Blend 1/4 cup bean puree with 1/4 (about 1/2 cup scant) of lamb mixture.
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Spread on pita.
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Sprinkle 1 ounce (about 1/4 cup) cheese over.
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Sprinkle 1/4 of chopped red pepper over.
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Repeat with remaining pita rounds.
21
Using spatula, transfer pizzas to hot baking sheet.
22
Bake until cheese melts and crust is crispy, about 12 minutes.
23
Sprinkle each pizza with 1 1/2 tablespoons mint.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained, 6 ounces goat or feta cheese, crumbled, 2 large garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Pita Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Pita Pizza

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