Pita sandwich

A pita sandwich is a type of sandwich that is made with pita bread. Pita bread is a type of flatbread that is popular in the Middle East and in many Mediterranean countries. It is made from a dough that is made from flour, water, and yeast. The dough is then rolled out and baked.

Pita bread has been around for thousands of years. The first recorded mention of pita bread was in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the book of Exodus, the Israelites are instructed to bake unleavened bread, which is likely what pita bread was.

Pita bread became popular in the United States in the 1970s. It was introduced by Middle Eastern immigrants who were looking for a way to make their native cuisine more accessible to Americans.

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Recipes

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Falafel Pita Sandwich

  • cucumber
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • parsley
  • falafel
  • tomato
  • sandwich pickle
  • pita bread loaf
  • tahini sauce
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Herb Omelet Pita Sandwich

  • CHOPPED SALAD
  • salt
  • cucumber
  • tomato
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • chickpea
  • OMELET
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • dill
  • parsley
  • green onion
  • baking powder
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • pita flatbread
  • YOGURT SAUCE
  • salt
  • garlic
  • yogurt
  • lemon juice
  • tahini
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Middle Eastern Vegetarian Pita Sandwich Recipe

  • bulgur wheat
  • greek yogurt
  • water
  • parsley
  • pita
  • feta
  • dill
  • onion
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • lettuce
  • cherry tomato
  • cucumber
  • mint
  • green onion
  • tomato
  • tabbouleh
  • tzatziki sauce
  • lemon juice
  • to lemon lemon juice
  • sandwich
  • tabbouleh
  • tzatziki sauce
  • dill
  • mint
  • parsley
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
onion
olive oil
salt
cucumber
parsley
tomato
lemon juice
dill
garlic
green onion
red pepper flake
chickpea
pita bread
feta
mint
tabbouleh
tzatziki sauce
falafel
sandwich pickle
pita bread loaf
tahini sauce
cilantro
baking powder
yogurt
tahini
egg
pita flatbread
black pepper
cumin
cayenne pepper
chicken breast
bulgur wheat
greek yogurt
water
pita
lettuce
cherry tomato
to lemon lemon juice
sandwich
broccoli
maple syrup
dijon mustard
oil tomato
avocado

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • olive oil 100%
  • onion 100%

Rarey Ingredients

  • olive oil 100%
  • onion 100%