Tri-Color Pepper Pita Pizza With Armenian Basturma

Name: Tri-Color Pepper Pita Pizza With Armenian Basturma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 9 slices basturma cured Armenian beef; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions julienne; 4 garlic cloves minced; 2 green bell peppers sliced; 2 red bell peppers sliced; 2 yellow bell peppers sliced; 2 teaspoons red chili flakes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; salt to taste; 1/4 cup water; 12 slices mozzarella cheese -, this is what I had in my fridge you are free to use shredded; olive oil; 3 pita bread large

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
9 slices basturma cured Armenian beef
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions julienne
4 garlic cloves minced
2 green bell peppers sliced
2 red bell peppers sliced
2 yellow bell peppers sliced
2 teaspoons red chili flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt to taste
1/4 cup water
12 slices mozzarella cheese -, this is what I had in my fridge you are free to use shredded
olive oil
3 pita bread large

1
Heat the oven at 350 degrees.
2
Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan. Fry the basturma in olive oil for just a minute on each side. Remove from the pan.
3
Heat 3 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the sliced onions and saute for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Then add the garlic, followed by the bell peppers. After about 7 minutes, add the pepper paste. One minute later add the 1/4 cup water and adjust seasoning with some salt. Let it simmer for 5 minutes and reserve for the pizzas.
4
On a greased baking pan, lay the pita breads. Before adding all your layers, brush the pitas with some olive oil. When ready to bake, add the sliced cheese, the pepper fillings. Arrange the basturma on top of the pizzas and bake it in the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes.
5
Not much baking is required for the pizzas since the filling is already cooked.

770

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 9 slices basturma cured Armenian beef, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions julienne, and more.

Yes, Tri-Color Pepper Pita Pizza With Armenian Basturma falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!