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Versatile
pita can be split horizontally and stuffed with sandwich fillings or baked into chips for scooping your
favorite dip.
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Also called pocket bread, this Middle Eastern flat bread is
often split in half and stuffed to make sandwiches. It's also served
with meals or cut into wedges and used for dipping with traditional
dishes like
baba ghanoush and
hummus.
A Little Bite of History
Pita has been used for centuries as both a serving plate and utensil,
because the ingredients of a meal can be put inside. The bread was
first baked by Arab nomads during their caravan travel. They used
opened pitas to slide pit-roasted meats (
kebabs) off of hot spits.
Varieties and Buying Tips
Pita can be found at supermarkets and ethnic markets, in
white flour
and
whole-wheat varieties. You can also make your own
homemade pita
recipe.
Storage Tips
Pita can be tightly wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to five days, or frozen for up to three months.
Usage Tips
• Stuff pita with
falafel,
gyros or kebab meats.
• Fill with hummus,
spinach,
chick peas and shredded
carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.
• Slice warmed pita into wedges and serve alongside chili, soups and stews.
• Split horizontally and top with
feta,
capers,
olives and
oregano for a mini Greek pizza.
• Make
homemade pita chips as an alternative to store-bought crackers, tortillas and potato chips.
Try one of our favorite pita recipes:
Chicken Pita Pockets
Falafel, Vegetarian Style
Donair
