Cheese Pita Bread with Chili Pepper
A quick and satisfying snack or light meal: warm pita bread filled with melted cheese and a kick of chili pepper and garlic. Ready in minutes, perfect for any time of day.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
- 2 pieces pita bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small chili pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, thinly slice the 1 small chili pepper and mince the 1 garlic clove.
- 2
Brush one side of each of the 2 pita breads with the 1 tbsp olive oil. Place one pita, oiled side down, in the skillet.
- 3
Sprinkle half of the 1 cup shredded mozzarella over the pita, then top with half of the chili and garlic. Place the second pita on top, oiled side up.
- 4
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp. Carefully flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the pita is golden.
- 5
Remove from skillet, let cool for 1 minute, then cut into wedges and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
- pastry brush
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