Light Bites Mediterranean

Stuffed Pita Pockets

Warm pita bread split and crammed with fillings, shown three ways. Basic keeps it to ham and salad, Better adds a spiced chicken and yoghurt drizzle, and Ultimate goes full mezze with homemade hummus and griddled halloumi.

Serves2
Time10 min
Cost / serving£1.20
Nut-free

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Budget version

White pitas filled with ham, cheese and crunchy salad.

Per serving£1.20
Total cost£2.40
Time10 min
Servings

Ingredients for 2

  • 2 white pita breads
  • 4 slices cooked ham
  • 60 g mild cheddar , grated
  • 4 iceberg lettuce leaves , shredded
  • 1 tomato , sliced
  • 2 tbsp salad cream
  • salt and pepper , to taste

Method

  1. Warm the pitas in a toaster or under the grill for 1-2 minutes until puffed.
  2. Slice each pita along one edge to open the pocket.
  3. Spread the inside with salad cream.
  4. Stuff with ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
  5. Season and serve straight away.

Equipment

  • toaster

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.20 / serving · 10 min

White pitas filled with ham, cheese and crunchy salad.

Better
£2.60 / serving · 25 min

Spiced chicken, red onion and a garlic yoghurt drizzle in seeded pita.

Ultimate
£4.90 / serving · 37 min

Charred halloumi, homemade hummus, dukkah and pickled veg in toasted flatbread.