Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita

Cheese, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes – a taste bud trio that’s very difficult to beat, especially when the cheese is oozing out of a perfectly toasted pita. Sided with a creamy feta & briny olive salad.

Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita

with kalamata olives

Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 30 - 50 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Water
  • Butter (optional)
  • Seasoning (Salt & Pepper)
Photo of Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita
  1. LET’S START WITH SALAD

    In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.

  2. PERFECT PITA

    In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pita/s and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pita/s with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pita/s is/are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.

  3. DOUBLE YUM

    Plate up the grilled cheese pita/s. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!

  • Salad Leaves - 20g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 20g

  • Cucumber - 50g

  • Danish-style Feta - 20g

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 50ml

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 50g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 20g

  • Fresh Basil - 3g

  • Pita Bread/s - 1

  1. LET’S START WITH SALAD

    In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.

  2. PERFECT PITA

    In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pita/s and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pita/s with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pita/s is/are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.

  3. DOUBLE YUM

    Plate up the grilled cheese pita/s. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!

  • Salad Leaves - 40g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 40g

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Danish-style Feta - 40g

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 100ml

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 100g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 40g

  • Fresh Basil - 5g

  • Pita Bread/s - 2

  1. LET’S START WITH SALAD

    In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.

  2. PERFECT PITA

    In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pitas and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pitas with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pitas are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.

  3. DOUBLE YUM

    Plate up the grilled cheese pitas. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!

  • Salad Leaves - 60g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 60g

  • Cucumber - 150g

  • Danish-style Feta - 60g

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 150ml

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 150g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 60g

  • Fresh Basil - 8g

  • Pita Bread - 3

  1. LET’S START WITH SALAD

    In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, Cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.

  2. PERFECT PITA

    In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pitas and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pitas with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pitas are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one.

  3. DOUBLE YUM

    Plate up the grilled cheese pitas. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!

  • Salad Leaves - 80g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 80g

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Danish-style Feta - 80g

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 200ml

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 200g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 80g

  • Fresh Basil - 10g

  • Pita Bread - 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?

The preparation time for Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita with kalamata olives is between 25 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita with kalamata olives?

The total time required to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita with kalamata olives is between 30 and 50 minutes.

How many servings does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?

Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Basil, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pita Bread, Pita Bread/s, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Salad Leaves, Sun-Dried Tomatoes

What is the nutritional information of Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?

Calories: 731, Carbs: 59 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.4 grams, Sugar: 9.1 grams, Salt: 1396 grams

How do I prepare Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?

PERFECT PITA: In a bowl, combine the pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the basil. Open up the pita/s and stuff with the cheesy pesto filling. Brush the outside of the pita/s with butter (optional) or oil. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the filled pita/s until the pita/s is/are brown and the cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, grill in a sandwich maker if you have one. DOUBLE YUM: Plate up the grilled cheese pita/s. Garnish with the remaining basil. Side with the feta and olive salad. There are few things better, Chef! LET’S START WITH SALAD: In a salad bowl, toss together the salad leaves, olives, cucumber, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pepper.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita?

Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Basil, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pita Bread, Pita Bread/s, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Salad Leaves, Sun-Dried Tomatoes

How many calories does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita have?

731 calories

How much fat content does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita have?

grams

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