Italian Vegetable Pitas Recipe

Italian Vegetable Pitas Recipe

Italian Vegetable Pitas Recipe
  • icons/brand/timer copy 2 Created with Sketch. Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • icons/brand/silverware copy Created with Sketch. Yield: 4 servings
  • Frozen stir fry vegetables and cheese make a quick and hearty vegetarian pita sandwich!

Ingredients

  • 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced ripe olives
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, pure OR olive canola blend
  • 4 slice (1 ounce each) provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup white wine OR water
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1-1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • OR 1/2 tsp Onion Salt
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen stir fry vegetable blend

Directions

  1. Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir about 5 minutes, until tender.
  2. Sprinkle Italian herb seasoning, garlic salt and crushed red pepper evenly over vegetables. Add wine and olives and continue cooking until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in ricotta cheese.
  3. Line inside of each pita pocket with 1 slice of provolone cheese. Stuff each with hot vegetable mixture. Serve immediately.
  4. RECIPE NOTE: Any blend of stir fry frozen vegetables may be used. Or, use 2 cups of your favorite blend of fresh vegetables (sugar snap peas, thin sliced carrots, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.). Add about 5 minutes to the cooking time if using fresh vegetables.
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