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Juicy Mozzarella Pita Picnic

Sandwiches are yummy and sandwich ingredients in a little pocket is just picnic fun. This recipe is made with super fresh ingredients with feta cheese and mozzarella being the yummy for a fun picnic. Here is the juicy recipe:

  • 1/2 pound high-quality mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, or half-and-half
  • 2 large pitas, halved
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup lightly packed tiny spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon za’atar, or dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or olive oil spray
  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 F. Add the cheese and cream to a small food processor or blender and process until smooth. Alternatively, you can briskly whisk the ingredients in a small bowl by hand.
  3. Spread an equal amount of the feta cream into each of the 4 pita pockets.
  4. Slice the tomatoes thinly and divide slices between each pita pocket.
  5. Stuff each pocket with an equal amount of the spinach and sprinkle on the za’atar or dried oregano.
  6. Place all the pita halves on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with the olive oil.
  7. Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until the spinach has wilted and the pita has turned a light golden brown.
  8. Picnic ready!

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