Pita with French Fries and Tzatziki
A fun and satisfying meal: warm pita stuffed with crispy oven-baked fries and cool, garlicky tzatziki. Perfect for a casual dinner or game-day snack.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- ½ medium cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut 2 large potatoes into thin fries, toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt, spread on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy on the outside.
- 3
While fries bake, grate 1/2 cucumber, squeeze out excess water, and mix with 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- 4
Warm 4 pita breads in the oven or a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until soft and pliable.
- 5
Stuff each pita with a generous portion of fries and drizzle with tzatziki. Serve immediately.
- 6
Optional: add chopped fresh dill or a pinch of paprika to the tzatziki for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- grater
- knife
- cutting board
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