Mexi Cali Pita Pockets Recipes

MEXI-CALI PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 picante, mayo and salt, mix well.
• Toss with lettuce, avocado, tomato, chicken, olives, and onion.
• Spoon into pita pockets, top with grated cheese and drizzle with remaining picante sauce.
• To warm pita bread, wrap in foil ans bake 10 min at 350.

TUNA PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT pitas, cucumber and sprouts in a bowl.
• Mix well.
• Open pita pockets.
• Line with cucumber slices and alfalfa sprouts.
• Fill with tuna mixture.
• Serve.

KOFTE IN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Soak the bread in water for 5 minutes, then squeeze dry and add to the next 7 ingredients. Mix until thoroughly blended and malleable. Shape into small balls the size of a walnut, using dampened hands so that the mixture does not stick. Lightly coat in flour.
• Shallow-fry for about 6 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown.
• Warm the pita bread in the oven for a few minutes until puffed up, then cut a thin strip off one side of each pita to make a pocket.
• Fill pita with onion rings, tomato wedges, and a few Kofte.

GREEK PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine first four ingredients until well mixed.
• stir in cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and onion.
• brush pita pockets and toast until warm in toaster oven.
• generously spread pita pockets with hummus.
• fill with basil, greens, meat and yogurt mixture.

MEATBALL PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, onion, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and marinate in refrigerator a few hours or overnight.
• In a small bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, milk, the 2 tbsp onion, allspice and pepper to taste. Add beef and pork and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a baking dish in a single layer. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes or till done. Drain well on paper toweling.
• To assemble sandwiches, place 3 meatballs into each pita bread half. Top with some of the cucumber and tomato mixture and a little of the marinating liquid.

BURRITO PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in burrito seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in olives.
• Fill pita bread halves with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

FAJITA PITAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. For salsa, combine first 4 ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil., Brush pepper halves and onion slices with remaining oil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place vegetables and chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Cut vegetables and chicken into strips; toss with cheese. Spoon into pita halves; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve with salsa and, if desired, guacamole and sour cream.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Rinse and pat dry the chicken tenders. Cut each tender into 3 pieces. Season with salt pepper and other spices. Cook the chicken however you like (oven, stove-top, or grill) until no longer pink. Set aside.
• Either arrange your sliced veggies and plums on a serving platter OR cook them however you like (oven, stove-top, or grill) until tender.
• After warming pita breads cut in half and loosen sides to create a pocket.
• Spread the inside of each pita with hummus.
• Proceed to fill the pita with the seasoned chicken, veggies, and plums. Sprinkle inside with fresh parsley if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Bring a half cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add the frozen peas, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes (do not overcook); drain, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked peas, tomatoes, feta cheese, green onion and black pepper if desired.
• Fold in the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and dillweed; toss well to combine.
• Line the pita halves with a leaf of lettuce or shredded lettuce if desired, and stuff with chicken mixture.
• If you are a garlic lover, then fresh garlic or garlic powder may be added to the mixture.

STUFFED PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Divide first 7 ingredients equally and stuff into pita breads.
• Pour dressing over and serve.