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
Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pita
with kalamata olives
Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 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
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Butter (optional)
- Seasoning (Salt & Pepper)
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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