Pita Pizza Bites

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Servings: 32 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Quick and crispy mini pizzas baked on soft pita rounds with fresh vegetables and melty cheese.
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Pita Pizza Bites

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 32 Calories: 112.8

Description

These Pita Pizza Bites are the ultimate weeknight shortcut for satisfying your Italian cravings without the fuss. Using soft 6-inch pita breads as the base, these mini pizzas offer a perfect balance of chewy texture and crispy edges. Topped with savory mushrooms, sweet red onions, crisp green peppers, and a blend of fresh basil and shredded mozzarella, every bite is packed with classic pizza flavor. They are incredibly easy to assemble, making them ideal for busy evenings, party appetizers, or a fun lunch for kids. The high-heat baking ensures the crust gets golden and the cheese bubbles up perfectly, delivering a restaurant-quality result in less than an hour. Simple, versatile, and delicious, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Split each pita bread in half around the edges to create four 6-inch rounds.
  3. Place the pita halves on a baking sheet.
  4. Top each pita half with sliced fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped green bell pepper.
  5. Sprinkle the toppings with chopped fresh basil leaves or dried basil.
  6. Distribute the finely shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into bites.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 32

Amount Per Serving
Calories 112.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 165.6mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 19.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 6.6g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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