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Greek Pita Pizzas

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on February 6, 2013

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Greek Pita Pizzas

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 (8-inch) pita breads 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Salt and pepper 1 onion, red (small), sliced thin½ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives ½ cup hummus 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 cups arugula

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Brush 2 tablespoons oil over top and bottom of pita breads. Transfer to baking sheet and bake until golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine remaining oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in bowl. Toss onion, olives, and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette together in separate bowl.
  3. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus on each toasted pita round. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over hummus, then top with onion mixture. Bake until onions soften and cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Just before serving, toss arugula with remaining vinaigrette. Arrange arugula on top of pita pizzas. Serve.
Greek Pita Pizzas

Greek Pita Pizzas

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 (8-inch) pita breads
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 onion, red (small), sliced thin
½ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
½ cup hummus
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups arugula

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 (8-inch) pita breads
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 onion, red (small), sliced thin
½ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
½ cup hummus
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups arugula

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 (8-inch) pita breads
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 onion, red (small), sliced thin
½ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
½ cup hummus
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups arugula

Why This Recipe Works

Our Greek Pita Pizzas recipe makes a quick and delicious weeknight meal. Red pepper hummus gave our recipe a jolt of flavor, while feta cheese and olives gave our Greek Pita Pizzas a Mediterranean twist (but feel free to mix and match with toppings.)

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Brush 2 tablespoons oil over top and bottom of pita breads. Transfer to baking sheet and bake until golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine remaining oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in bowl. Toss onion, olives, and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette together in separate bowl.
  3. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus on each toasted pita round. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over hummus, then top with onion mixture. Bake until onions soften and cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Just before serving, toss arugula with remaining vinaigrette. Arrange arugula on top of pita pizzas. Serve.

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