Each pita pocket is a countryside summer picnic in bite-sized form. The peas lend a vibrant pop of green contrasted by white crumbled feta. The grilled pita has a golden-brown hue and you can see the drizzle of shiny lemon-herb oil exuding a mouth-watering aroma.

Pea Stuffed Grilled Pitas with Feta and Lemon-Herb Oil

Name: Pea Stuffed Grilled Pitas with Feta and Lemon-Herb Oil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 0.44 pounds fresh summer peas shelled; 4 small pita breads; 0.22 pounds feta cheese crumbled; 2 lemons zested and juiced; 2.7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Tangy, crunchy, refreshing pea-stuffed pita bites

Category Snack

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Greek

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · July 01, 2025

A little about this dish

Influenced by Greek cuisine, this crunchy and refreshing snack is far from your typical boring nibbles. It's centered around peas, a wonderful summer vegetable, and is elevated with feta for a salty kick and grilled bread for a satisfying crunch. A touch of lemon and fresh herbs make this snack an unforgettable, vibrant interaction of flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh summer peas — 0.44 pounds — shelled
Small pita breads — 4
Feta cheese — 0.22 pounds — crumbled
Lemons — 2 — zested and juiced
Extra virgin olive oil — 2.7 tablespoons
Fresh mint — 2 tablespoons — chopped
Fresh dill — 2 tablespoons — chopped
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍲🧂🟢

Start by boiling the peas in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside. You want them cooked but still with a bit of crunch.
Step 2 — 🥣🍋🌱

In a bowl, mix together lemon juice and zest, olive oil, chopped mint and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 — 🍞🔥✂️

Toast the pita bread on a griddle pan until crispy and slightly charred, then cut each into halves to obtain pockets.
Step 4 — 🥙🍲🟢

Toss the cooked peas in the lemon-herb oil and stuff the pita pockets with this pea mixture.
Step 5 — 🧀🥙✨

Finish with a generous sprinkle of crumbled feta on top of each bite.

A final fox tip

This is a versatile recipe. Switch out feta for vegan cheese to make this recipe vegan or substitute peas with other seasonal veggies. Kids can help in shell the peas or stuff the pitas, making cooking a fun family activity!