
Pea Stuffed Grilled Pitas with Feta and Lemon-Herb Oil
Category
Snack
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Style
Greek
Technique
Boiling
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: July 01, 2025
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 - none
- Feta cheese - 0.22 pounds - crumbled
- Lemons - 2 - zested and juiced
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2.7 tablespoons - none
- Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons - chopped
- Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons - chopped
- Salt - to taste - none
- Black pepper - to taste - none
Preparation
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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.
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Step 2 - 🥣🍋🌱In a bowl, mix together lemon juice and zest, olive oil, chopped mint and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3 - 🍞🔥✂️Toast the pita bread on a griddle pan until crispy and slightly charred, then cut each into halves to obtain pockets.
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Step 4 - 🥙🍲🟢Toss the cooked peas in the lemon-herb oil and stuff the pita pockets with this pea mixture.
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Step 5 - 🧀🥙✨Finish with a generous sprinkle of crumbled feta on top of each bite.
Additional
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!