Sképasti Pita is a tasty Greek dish that’s like a mix between a pita sandwich and a stuffed pie. It’s loaded with juicy meats, fresh veggies, and melty cheese.
Then, it’s grilled until the outside is crispy and the inside is warm and flavorful.
This dish is a favorite in many Greek homes and is a great quick meal or snack.
Ingredients:
- 4 large Greek pita breads (thick and soft)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, pork gyros, or souvlaki meat (sliced thin)
- 1 medium tomato, sliced thin
- ½ red onion, sliced thin
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Kasseri, Graviera, or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Place two pita breads on a flat surface.
- Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita.
- Layer the meat, tomato, onion, lettuce, and cheese on top of the tzatziki.
- Place another pita on top of the filled pita and press down gently.
- Brush the outside of each pita stack with olive oil.
- Put them on the heated grill pan or skillet.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula until the pita is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Take them off the heat, cut into quarters or halves, and serve right away with extra tzatziki on the side.
