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spinach melt pitas

(2 ratings)
mvaradyteach avatar
Recipe by
Melissa Varady
@mvaradyteach
Gainesville, FL

I was feeling like spinach pie for lunch one day, so I whipped this up instead. It tasted awesome...just like my spinach pie, and it only took about 15 minutes to make.

(2 ratings)
yield 1 or 2
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spinach melt pitas

  • 1 1/2 tsp
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 c
    frozen spinach
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic infused oil
  • 1 pinch
    red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 c
    mozerella or monterey jack cheese
  • 2 oz
    feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1
    whole wheat pita

How To Make spinach melt pitas

  • 1
    Use the oil to saute the chopped onion for a minute or two. Add the spinach and cook until it is heated through. Add a small pinch of red pepper flakes, a squeeze of lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the flavors to your liking.
  • 2
    Add the cheese to the pan with the spinach. Taste again and add more cheese if you need to.
  • 3
    Cut the pita in half and carefully open each pocket. Put half of the spinach mixture in each half. Put the pita halves in a sandwich press and heat until toasty (2-3 minutes).
  • 4
    Serve on own or with some heated marinara sauce.
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