Spicy Stuffed Pitta

Spicy Stuffed Pitta
  • Author: Nigel Slater

Get ready for a scrumptious meal with this flavorful recipe that combines aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. The cumin, coriander, and garam masala create a fragrant blend that adds depth to the dish. Grilled courgettes and cherry tomatoes are cooked to perfection with the spice-infused oil, resulting in a mouthwatering filling for the warm and toasty pitta breads. Embrace the explosion of flavors as you enjoy each bite of this delightful dish.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 1 courgette
  • 300g/10½oz cherry tomatoes
  • 2 pitta breads

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill.
  • Grind the cumin and coriander seeds with the garam masala in a mortar and pestle and add the oil.
  • Thinly slice the courgettes and mix with the spice oil.
  • Place the courgettes in a pan with the tomatoes and cook for 6-8 minutes.
  • Toast the pitta bread under the grill.
  • Fill the pittas with the courgettes and tomatoes and squeeze down to release the tomato juice.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Makes 2

Nutrition

  • Calories: 484kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 47g
  • Fat Content: 26g
  • Fiber Content: 6g
  • Protein Content: 14g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 4g
  • Sugar Content: 8g