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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!
I could use this for lunch tomorrow. Love Greek olives!
You mention using buttermilk for the fried zucchini; how much? Thanks!
1/4 cup! sorry about that.
I love that each component of this is something delicious in of itself, I can’t even imagine what the whole sandwich tastes like!
Love that image of the oil running over the cubed feta!! I am putting this on my “to-make” list! (Also, what lens did you use for these? Srsly GORGEOUS photos)
Omg. Over the best two days, I keep coming back to your blog after finding delicious recipes on foodgawker. But this one has my name written all over it! Love everything about this!!!
That feta! So beautiful. I could eat these sandwiches all afternoon–preferably on a nice hot day, with a giant pitcher of iced tea. Yay!
So many delicious components here that it can only be amazing. Hope to try this sometime!
These pitas look incredible, love the sun-dried tomatoes and pesto!
I am SO in love with that GIF! This post looks so delicious Tieghan.
I wish you were my neighbour *_*
You got me extremely hungry!
Off to fix my dinner 😉
Oh man! I looooove Greek food and these look unbelievably incredible! I don’t think there is anything your could stuff in these to make me want them more. Whyyyy am I not eating one of these right this second?!
LOVE the marinated feta! I could eat that straight! pinned.
Oh my goodness!! I love how stuffed these pitas are and the ingredients sound like the best lunch idea ever!! Gahhh I love Greek/Mediterranean cuisine!!
Okay…as good as these are, I’m sure – I must talk about your photography! It blows me away. Beautiful job!
Looks delicious! That marinated feta= ohmygah