Pita Pizzas Recipe

Name: Pita Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 cups baby arugula; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, roughly chopped; 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds; 4 6 -to-8-inch pocketless pitas; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced; Pinch of red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

3 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
4 6 -to-8-inch pocketless pitas
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced
Pinch of red pepper flakes

1
Core the tomatoes and halve them crosswise, then squeeze the juices and seeds into a large bowl.
2
Whisk in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Add the arugula but don't toss; set aside.
4
Dice the tomatoes and toss in a separate bowl with the olives and rosemary.
5
Preheat a grill to medium high.
6
Brush the onion rounds with olive oil and season with salt.
7
Grill until soft, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
8
Transfer to a plate and separate the rings.
9
Reduce the grill heat to medium.
10
Brush both sides of the pitas with olive oil and grill until marked, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
11
Top with some of the tomato-olive mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and onion.
12
Cover and grill until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
13
Toss the arugula with the dressing and pile on top of the pitas.
14
Season with salt and the red pepper flakes and drizzle with olive oil.
15
Per serving: Calories 564; Fat 35 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 31 mg; Sodium 798 mg; Carbohydrate 46 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 18 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium tomatoes, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 3 cups baby arugula, and more.

Yes, Pita Pizzas falls under the General 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.

Pita Pizzas

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