A golden blend of caramelised onion, sweet fig slices, and velvety artichoke sauce dances atop crisp pita bases. Each bite includes caramelised perfection, creamy yoghurt richness, and the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds. Crowned with creamy feta, greens, and a sweet balsamic drizzle, it’s a culinary masterpiece!
Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas
Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas
with caramelised onion & Danish-style feta
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Artichoke Quarters
- Danish-style Feta
- Fresh Figs
- Fresh Thyme
- Green Leaves
- Lemon Juice
- Low Fat Plain Yoghurt
- Onion
- Pita Bread
- Pita Breads
- Sweet Balsamic
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Butter (optional)
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
GOLDEN Almonds
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
THYME TO FRY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion and the rinsed thyme sprigs until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, discarding the thyme sprigs, season, and cover.
PERFECT PURÉE
To a blender, add the yoghurt, ½ the caramelised Onion, ⅔ of the chopped artichokes, the lemon juice (to taste), 1 tbsp of water, and seasoning. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
INTO THE OVEN
Cut the pita in half to create two circular bases and place on a greased oven tray. Spread the artichoke sauce over the pita bases. Top with the fig slices, the remaining artichokes, and the remaining caramelised Onion. Drizzle with olive oil and ½ the sweet balsamic. Season and bake in the hot oven until golden and sticky, 8-10 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES
Top the fig & artichoke pitas with the rinsed green leaves, the drained feta, and the toasted Almonds. Drizzle with the remaining sweet balsamic. Perfection, Chef!
GOLDEN Almonds
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
THYME TO FRY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion and the rinsed thyme sprigs until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, discarding the thyme sprigs, season, and cover.
PERFECT PURÉE
To a blender, add the yoghurt, ½ the caramelised Onion, ⅔ of the chopped artichokes, the lemon juice (to taste), 1 tbsp of water, and seasoning. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
INTO THE OVEN
Cut each pita in half to create two circular bases and place on a greased oven tray. Spread the artichoke sauce over the pita bases. Top with the fig slices, the remaining artichokes, and the remaining caramelised Onion. Drizzle with olive oil and ½ the sweet balsamic. Season and bake in the hot oven until golden and sticky, 8-10 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES
Top the fig & artichoke pitas with the rinsed green leaves, the drained feta, and the toasted Almonds. Drizzle with the remaining sweet balsamic. Perfection, Chef!
GOLDEN Almonds
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
THYME TO FRY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion and the rinsed thyme sprigs until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, discarding the thyme sprigs, season, and cover.
PERFECT PURÉE
To a blender, add the yoghurt, ½ the caramelised Onion, ⅔ of the chopped artichokes, the lemon juice (to taste), 2 tbsp of water, and seasoning. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
INTO THE OVEN
Cut each pita in half to create two circular bases and place on a greased oven tray. Spread the artichoke sauce over the pita bases. Top with the fig slices, the remaining artichokes, and the remaining caramelised Onion. Drizzle with olive oil and ½ the sweet balsamic. Season and bake in the hot oven until golden and sticky, 8-10 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES
Top the fig & artichoke pitas with the rinsed green leaves, the drained feta, and the toasted Almonds. Drizzle with the remaining sweet balsamic. Perfection, Chef!
GOLDEN Almonds
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
THYME TO FRY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced Onion and the rinsed thyme sprigs until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, discarding the thyme sprigs, season, and cover.
PERFECT PURÉE
To a blender, add the yoghurt, ½ the caramelised Onion, ⅔ of the chopped artichokes, the lemon juice (to taste), 2 tbsp of water, and seasoning. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
INTO THE OVEN
Cut each pita in half to create two circular bases and place on a greased oven tray. Spread the artichoke sauce over the pita bases. Top with the fig slices, the remaining artichokes, and the remaining caramelised Onion. Drizzle with olive oil and ½ the sweet balsamic. Season and bake in the hot oven until golden and sticky, 8-10 minutes.
FINAL TOUCHES
Top the fig & artichoke pitas with the rinsed green leaves, the drained feta, and the toasted Almonds. Drizzle with the remaining sweet balsamic. Perfection, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas?
The preparation time for Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas with caramelised onion & Danish-style feta is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas with caramelised onion & Danish-style feta?
The total time required to make Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas with caramelised onion & Danish-style feta is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas?
Almonds, Artichoke Quarters, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Figs, Fresh Thyme, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Onion, Pita Bread, Pita Breads, Sweet Balsamic
What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas?
Calories: 759, Carbs: 104 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 25.7 grams, Sugar: 40.5 grams, Salt: 1348 grams
How do I prepare Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas?
FINAL TOUCHES: Top the fig & artichoke pitas with the rinsed green leaves, the drained feta, and the toasted almonds. Drizzle with the remaining sweet balsamic. Perfection, Chef! INTO THE OVEN: Cut each pita in half to create two circular bases and place on a greased oven tray. Spread the artichoke sauce over the pita bases. Top with the fig slices, the remaining artichokes, and the remaining caramelised onion. Drizzle with olive oil and ½ the sweet balsamic. Season and bake in the hot oven until golden and sticky, 8-10 minutes. PERFECT PURÉE: To a blender, add the yoghurt, ½ the caramelised onion, ⅔ of the chopped artichokes, the lemon juice (to taste), 1 tbsp of water, and seasoning. Blend until smooth. Set aside. THYME TO FRY: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion and the rinsed thyme sprigs until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, discarding the thyme sprigs, season, and cover. GOLDEN ALMONDS: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the chopped almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas?
Almonds, Artichoke Quarters, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Figs, Fresh Thyme, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Onion, Pita Bread, Pita Breads, Sweet Balsamic
How many calories does Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas have?
759 calories
How much fat content does Vegetarian Fig & Artichoke Pitas have?
grams
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