Greek Pita Pizza Recipe
When Greek food comes to mind, you probably think of fresh and colorful dishes bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Greek food carries a rich history with recipes passed down through generations. It's known for its simplicity and harmonious combinations of herbs and spices as well as beautiful presentations, making it not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your eyes.
Wellness coach and recipe developer Miriam Hahn brings us this recipe for Greek pita pizza recipe and says, "You can make a Greek pizza a few different ways and all variations are delicious. This recipe leans on freshly made hummus for the base and is topped with a salad of seasoned raw vegetables. You get the toasted Greek pita bread, lemony hummus, and an array of raw vegetables all in one bite."
Whether it's a weeknight dinner or entertaining with friends, this flavorful easy meal can be made in under 15 minutes and is sure to get rave reviews.
Gather the ingredients for Greek pita pizza
To make this recipe, start by picking up some fresh produce. You'll need lemon, garlic, English cucumber, grape tomatoes, and red onion. "I like to use English cucumber and grape tomatoes here because they are less watery, but you can easily substitute other cucumber and tomato varieties."
In the dry goods area of the store, grab some canned chickpeas, tahini, Kalamata olives, and Greek pita bread. "Greek pita bread is pocketless and is perfect for these pita pizzas," Hahn explains. Then, just get some condiments and spices that you may already have on hand — salt, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and water.
Make the hummus
Before you make the hummus, go ahead and preheat your oven to broil. Then pull out a large food processor and add the chickpeas, tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic clove, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth. "If you don't have a food processor, you can make this in a blender instead," Hahn explains. The hummus should be light and creamy and will be perfect for your pita pizzas.
Make the salad topper
The fresh salad topper is a snap to make. Grab a medium bowl and add in the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, some olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and garlic powder. Stir to combine. "This salad combination also is a great side salad recipe to have in your back pocket the next time you're looking for a fresh side dish," Hahn shares.
Assemble the pitas and serve
The pitas will be lightly toasted before you add your toppings. Brush the tops of the pita bread with some olive oil and a light dusting of oregano, salt, and garlic powder. Then, lay the bread on a sheet pan and put them under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. "Stay close by because using the broiler can be a mistake if left a minute too long," Hahn remarks.
Spread a layer of hummus on the pita bread, then top with the salad mixture. "You can cut the pitas into small triangles for an appetizer board or leave them whole for people to pick up. They pair well with other appetizers or a big pot of soup."
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 ½ + ⅛ teaspoons salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon oregano, divided
- ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ garlic powder, divided
- 6 Greek pita breads
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Add the chickpeas, tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic clove, 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- In a medium bowl combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Brush the tops of the pita bread with the remaining olive oil and dust them with remaining oregano, salt, and garlic powder.
- Put the baking sheet under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes until the pitas are golden brown.
- Spread a layer of hummus on the pita bread, then top with the salad mixture and serve.
| Calories per Serving | 340 |
| Total Fat | 12.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 49.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g |
| Sodium | 571.1 mg |
| Protein | 12.1 g |
