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[social_warfare]I made us the best pita sandwiches for lunch today!
Because one, we are coming up on zucchini season. Two, it is picnic and grilling season. And three, I am nervous and apparently that makes me want awesome Greek food.
Ok, well that last one is not so true. Yes, I am nervous, but when I am nervous I really just can’t sit still and I fidget… ALOT. Traveling makes me so nervous, I hate flying and the whole airport thing. It’s just never very fun, at least for me… and especially when your flight leaves at 1:10am.
Not sure what I was thinking when I thought the whole 1:10am thing was a good idea.
I guess I still think it is a good idea because instead of wasting a whole day traveling I am wasting a whole night. It works, but you know I am anxious. Truth is I would be anxious no matter what, that’s just the way I am.
Anyway, these sandwiches I made us today?
I think they would be kind of perfect to pack up for lunch. Maybe not to take on an airplane because they might get a little messy, but a summer picnic for sure!
Honestly, I kind of loaded these up with some seriously good stuff.
Let’s just make a list of what is in these:
First up, the greek olive pesto. I promise this is so good. Even my mom who is not an olive fan, really loved this pesto. It’s salty, cheesy and just a little sweet from the olives. It’s also a good way to change things up a little instead of using basil pesto.
Second, FRIED ZUCCHINI!! Nothing more to say here other than that we should all be making these everyday this summer.
Third, marinated feta. I know that feta on it’s own is totally awesome, but marinated in olive oil and summer herbs takes it to a whole new level. Trust me.
Fourth, the slightly crunchy chickpeas (or garbanzo beans). They add a little texture and crunch to the mix. Plus a little protein, you know, to hold us over till umm…we need some chocolate or something.
Fifth, a little sun-dried tomatoes and arugula. These are for added color and really, I just love sun-dried tomatoes.
Sixth? Pita bread!! Mmmm, that and naan, so good.
Next, put the whole thing on the grill to get it all toasted and warm. Delish.
Of course if you don’t have access to a grill or oven, this step can be skipped, but we love everything a little warm over here.
Oh and bonus points if served up with some watermelon on the side.
I feel like every summer dish is not complete without a little watermelon, you know?
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Well watermelon and fried zucchini!
Oh man these look so delicious! The idea of an olive pesto is just brilliant. I can’t WAIT to try these!
Awesome pitas, Tieghan. Zoom me one for lunch today?!
Omg, T! This is lunch perfection!!! I’ll be craving all day now.
YUM! These look amazing! I am obsessed with all things fried zucchini–hope you have (had?) a great flight to FL!
This looks insane! Btw-When I’m nervous I fidget a lot too and I smile excessively.
First off that gif of you pouring the olive oil is so cool! Second off this recipe sounds absolutely incredible. Fantastic job!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Olives, feta and sundried tomatoes…so good. These pitas look so yummy…I would love to be eating this right now. I’ve never marinated feta..it doesn’t stay in the house long enough, but I’ve got to try that.
This looks amazing- I’ve got to try that marinated feta! Good luck with your trip!
Love zucchini!! This is going to be tonight’s dinner for meatless Monday. Yum can’t wait
Oh fried zucchini, how I love thee!
And yes, no dish is complete without watermelon during summer. Only 5 bucks at my local grocery store this week, yay!!
Holy. It most certainly does look like you made the best sandwiches!! YUM!
why is it that food looks so beautiful in jars? Nice work these look delicious!
Holy flying monkeys batman! That is MY kind of pita. Zucchini is my life (my husband is begging me to make a new vegetable side dish) and with feta and garbanzos? My belly is happy. Pinned!
Wow, this is the ultimate sandwich, Tieghan!
I would love to have these for lunch (or breakfast, honestly!). They are packed with some of my favorite things and since we’re coming up on zucchini season, I know I’ll be making these!