How To Make Cheese & Pepper Pitta Pocket
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat pitta breads
- 200g grated cheddar cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Slice open each pitta bread to create a pocket.
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In a bowl, mix together the grated cheddar cheese, sliced bell peppers, and red onion.
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Stuff each pitta pocket with the cheese and vegetable mixture.
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Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Place the stuffed pitta pockets in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
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Transfer the pitta pockets to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for an additional 5 minutes to ensure the cheese is fully melted.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Calories : 375kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 35mg
- Sodium : 550mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 16g
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