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 Pitas
Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas
with basil pesto & kalamata olives
Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Cucumber
- Danish-style Feta
- Fresh Basil
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Green Leaves
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Pita Bread
- Pita Breads
- Pitted Kalamata Olives
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Butter (optional)
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the rinsed Green Leaves, the chopped olives, the Cucumber half-moons, the crumbled feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PERFECT PITAS
In a bowl, combine the pesto, the grated mozzarella, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and ½ the torn basil. Open up the halved pita 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 pitas 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 & olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
Green Leaves - 20g
Pitted Kalamata Olives - 20g
Cucumber - 50g
Danish-style Feta - 30g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 50ml
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 30g
Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 20g
Fresh Basil - 3g
Pita Bread - 1
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the rinsed Green Leaves, the chopped olives, the Cucumber half-moons, the crumbled feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PERFECT PITAS
In a bowl, combine the pesto, the grated mozzarella, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and ½ the torn basil. Open up the halved 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 pitas 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 & olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
Green Leaves - 40g
Pitted Kalamata Olives - 40g
Cucumber - 100g
Danish-style Feta - 60g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 100ml
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 60g
Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 40g
Fresh Basil - 5g
Pita Breads - 2
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the rinsed Green Leaves, the chopped olives, the Cucumber half-moons, the crumbled feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PERFECT PITAS
In a bowl, combine the pesto, the grated mozzarella, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and ½ the torn basil. Open up the halved 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 pitas 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 & olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
Green Leaves - 60g
Pitted Kalamata Olives - 60g
Cucumber - 150g
Danish-style Feta - 90g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 150ml
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 90g
Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 60g
Fresh Basil - 8g
Pita Breads - 3
LET’S START WITH SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the rinsed Green Leaves, the chopped olives, the Cucumber half-moons, the crumbled feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
PERFECT PITAS
In a bowl, combine the pesto, the grated mozzarella, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and ½ the torn basil. Open up the halved 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 pitas 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 & olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
Green Leaves - 80g
Pitted Kalamata Olives - 80g
Cucumber - 200g
Danish-style Feta - 120g
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 200ml
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 120g
Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 80g
Fresh Basil - 10g
Pita Breads - 4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas?
The preparation time for Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas with basil pesto & kalamata olives is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas with basil pesto & kalamata olives?
The total time required to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas with basil pesto & kalamata olives is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas?
Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Basil, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Green Leaves, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pita Bread, Pita Breads, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas?
Calories: 790, Carbs: 63 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 25.4 grams, Sugar: 8.9 grams, Salt: 1261 grams
How do I prepare Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas?
LET’S START WITH SALAD: In a salad bowl, toss together the rinsed green leaves, the chopped olives, the cucumber half-moons, the crumbled feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. PERFECT PITAS: In a bowl, combine the pesto, the grated mozzarella, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ the torn basil. Open up the halved 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 pitas 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 & olive salad. There are few things better, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas?
Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Basil, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Green Leaves, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pita Bread, Pita Breads, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
How many calories does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas have?
790 calories
How much fat content does Grilled Cheese & Basil Pesto Pitas have?
grams
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