18 Nom-Worthy Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Pita

Dana Sandonato

Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!

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Mar 09, 2017

18 Nom-Worthy Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Pita

When it comes to dinner, you’ve probably tried (and maybe exhausted) a variety of one-pot pastas and Instant Pot meals, and after a while, even they lose their sparkle. We get it, and that’s why we’re excited to introduce you to these 18 delectable pitas that will completely *slay* at dinner this week.

Chorizo-Spiced Chickpea Fajita Pitas

How are we expected to handle so many goodies folded into one pita? The abundance of spicy flavors and wholesome ingredients in this one have us thinking we can’t even. (via Vegetarian Ventures)

Pita With Lentil Koftas

If you’re looking for an easy dinner option that is light but will sate your hunger, you’ll fall head over heels for these stuffed pitas. They’re full of fresh ingredients and hearty koftas, and the lemony tahini drizzle leaves *nothing* to be desired. (via Maikin Mokomin)

Sauteed Zucchini Pitas With Lemon Zest and Feta

Moving into spring, we’re more than ready to welcome bright and sunny flavors to our palates. These stuffed pitas bring it with tender veggies, tangy feta, and a burst of citrus. (via With Salt and Pepper)

Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas

Slam two sandwich styles together with this bomb grilled cheese pita. The extra melty and gooey cheese is balanced out with some healthy greens, so no guilt here. (via Peas and Crayons)

Sabich Sandwich With a Twist

This vegan spin on the Israeli ‘wich fills you up with fried eggplant and white beans instead of egg. Despite the drippy and delicious mess, you’ll be oh-so-satisfied. (via My Goodness Kitchen)

Baked Kofta Pita Sandwich, Turkish Style

Excuse us while we swoon dramatically over this flavor-packed pita. Not only is this option substantial, but it’s easy enough to include in your weeknight rotation. WIN. (via The Mediterranean Dish)

Easiest Chicken Salad Sandwich

Up your chicken salad game by stuffing it into a pita. If you have pre-cooked chicken kickin’ around, this tasty ‘wich takes a measly 10 minutes to throw together to make your weeknight meal that much easier. (via Nourish Nutrition Co.)

Sweet Potato Falafel Pitas With Tahini Sauce

Those leftover sweet potatoes sitting in your fridge now have a purpose. Swap out the usual fried falafels and use baked sweet potato patties instead; sign us up! (via Sweet Peas and Saffron)

Chicken Tabbouleh Pitas

This recipe gives us a wonderful excuse to hit the patio and fire the BBQ up. Grilled chicken and grilled pitas bring the essence of summer to our plates with this gem. (via Kiddielicious Kitchen)

Roasted Cauliflower Pita Tacos

Cauliflower is at it again, impressing us with its incredible versatility. These colorful pitas fill you up with tender roasted curried cauliflower and other crisp veggies for a wholesome dinner you’ll crave often. (via Cook With Manali)

Pork Meatball Pitas With Miso and Tahini Yogurt

Tender meatballs nestled into a miso tahini yogurt — what is there not to love? This recipe gives you everything you need for a tasty, filling, and simple weeknight dinner. (via Bibby’s Kitchen)

Veggie Pitas With Hummus

A bland veggie sandwich is something nobody has time for. This delicious and nutritious hummus-slathered pita is where it’s at, and it can be made in a snap. (via Kitschen Cat)

Blackened Portobello Mushroom Pita Pockets

These pitas might be meat-y, but they’re vegetarian friendly. Tender and juicy portobello mushrooms are all the heartiness these bad boys need. (via Savory Tooth)

Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Curry Wraps

Cauliflower and curry are BFFs, and this recipe is mouth-watering proof. It’s worth mentioning that the avocado hummus here is a very welcomed third wheel. (via Lemons and Basil)

Spiced Eggplant Brunch Pitas

These might be called brunch pitas, but who doesn’t love a little breakfast for dinner once in a while? Smothered with velvety hummus, these pitas will make you appreciate the eggplant on a whole new level. (via My Goodness Kitchen)

Grilled Chicken Shawarma Pitas

If you ever find yourself hit with a strong craving for shawarma, we’ve got splendid news. You can recreate this Middle Eastern fave in your very own kitchen. (via Simple Seasonal)

Greek Lamb Hummus Pita

Amp up your weeknight dinner menu with these refreshing and filling pitas. You’re going to want to sink your teeth into these more than once, so make enough for leftovers. (via A Zesty Bite)