have you ever made a pizza atop a pita?
well, if you have not, let me tell you. .
IT’S GOING TO CHANGE YOUR CARB-LOVING LIFE!
upon moving to wichita, johns pita was one of the first local loves i encountered. the lovely family-owned wichita-based bakery delivers fresh pitas to our local whole foods a few times a week, and there is not a week that goes by that i don’t get my hands on a new pack.
they’re fluffy, they’re quite large + and only come in at 110 calories per round. basically, they’re legit pitas + they complete me.
also, please note that johns doesn’t pay me to spread these love letters about them. i’m really just that jazzed and suggest for all you non-wichitans that you find a local pita bakery by you so that you can experience first-hand the love affair of fresh pitas.
alright. let’s move on to one of my favorite ways to honor the aforementioned pitas.
PIZZA.
err..
PIT-ZA!
get it!?!!
i know we all have our picture of pizza perfection + one day we can all sit kumbaya-style and hash it out. but for now, i will tell you that i dig a thin crust pizza. like i want my pizza atop a cracker to achieve pure pizza bliss.
enter: the pita.
when pita is baked it turns into a chip, y’all. a chip is essentially a cracker. . so basically pizza made atop a pita is the answer to my thin + crispy prayers.
now that we have the reason all figured out, let’s talk toppings.
where to start, amiright?
while i always encourage creativity and do promise you that many more of my pit-za spins will grace KAK in the future, i think starting with a white pizza is a fabulous starting point. let’s do an ingredient breakdown:
truffle oil. because hipsters.
ricotta is the real deal + it is always invited to my pizza party.
goat cheese might sound scary, but it’s flavor totally fades + it basically just adds creamy decadence.
parmesan is loved by all. i mean it’s grated version lives in a shaker inside all pizza parlors.
pine nuts. if you have a negative opinion about any nut, well then we cannot be friends.
shallots basically turn into caramelized onion gold. long live the shallot!
and lastly, brussels sprouts + broccoli deserve some street cred and by golly, i’m on a mission to give them some!
once all of those delightful ingredients meet + hang out atop your pita, you bake it to crisp perfection + enjoy every last piece all to yourself. . because you made it on a pita! and the whole shebang is only 385 cals!
guys, if that is not a foodie love story, i don’t know what is! happy day!
- 2 pitas
- 1 bunch of broccolini, cut into florets
- 6 brussels sprouts, tough ends removed + shredded
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2oz goat cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- pine nuts, for garnish
- pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste
- freshly ground pepper + kosher salt, to taste
- preheat your oven to 350º.
- next, prep your veggies to be sauteed. {using a food processor makes prepping the brussels + shallots much easier!}
- in a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. then the shallot, brussels + broccolini florets. add a splash of water + cover to let the veggies soften.
- while that cooks, combine your cheese base. {use the same food processor for ease!}
- lay out your pitas + spread remaining tablespoon of oil over each - reaching to the edges.
- spread your veggies onto the pita, covering evenly.
- dollop your cheese mixture all over the pita + sprinkle with pine nuts and seasonings, to taste.
- bake until golden. {about 10 minutes}
- enjoy while warm!
repeat after me: PIZZA STONE
it makes all the difference in obtaining that crispy cracker crust we chatted about. be sure to heat it IN the oven while it preheats!
for a protein boost – bacon or pancetta would live beautifully among this mix.
1 pita per person is a great way to look at this recipe. . simply cut the veggies down to top what you need. i would suggest to make the full cheese spread recipe + store in the fridge for another use!
broccoli + brussels just not something you can stand behind? this pit-za would also lend well to greens like spinach or asparagus! as usual, pizza is perfect for creating your own – but trust me + stick with the cheese spread + the truffle oil
choose a smaller pita or skim-ricotta for a cal drop!
cut the pieces into rectangles + serve as an appetizer at your next get together! it’s light + perfect for sharing.
watch the whole recipe come together! ↓
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this looks delish!!! love brussel sprouts and broccoli!!! can’t wait to make this!!! 5 stars!!!!