How do I make tzatziki stuffed pita pockets?

Fill your pita pockets with a refreshing twist! Our Tzatziki stuffed pockets recipe takes your taste buds on a Greek adventure.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Tzatziki stuffed pita pockets. Items include: Greek yogurt Cucumber Garlic cloves Lemon juice Extra virgin olive oil Fresh dill Salt Pepper Tomatoes Red onion Feta cheese Lettuce leaves Optional: Olives Pita pockets

Greek yogurt 1 cup
Cucumber 1
Garlic cloves 2
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon
Fresh dill 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Tomatoes 2
Red onion 1
Feta cheese 1 cup
Lettuce leaves a few leaves
Optional: Olives sliced, as desired
Pita pockets as needed

Take note
Be sure to have some napkins handy, because these Tzatziki stuffed pita pockets can get messy (but oh so delicious!). Also, remember to exercise caution when using sharp knives or grating cucumbers.

1

Prepare the Tzatziki sauce

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water), 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.

2

Slice and prepare the filling

Cut 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, and 1 red onion into thin slices. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese. Tear up some fresh lettuce leaves. Optional: Add some sliced olives for an extra burst of flavor.

3

Warm the pita pockets

Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the pita pockets in the pan and warm them for about 1 minute on each side, until they are softer and more pliable.

4

Stuff the pita pockets

Spread a generous amount of Tzatziki sauce on the inside of each pita pocket. Stuff them with the sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, crumbled feta cheese, fresh lettuce leaves, and sliced olives if using. Be sure not to overstuff them!

5

Enjoy your Greek adventure!

Grab a napkin and take a big bite into your Tzatziki stuffed pita pocket. Allow the flavors to come together in perfect harmony as you savor each delicious mouthful. Bon appétit!