Onion Pita
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour and uses simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Sweet caramelized onions piled onto warm pita bread and topped with tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs make for an incredibly satisfying meal. The onions are packed with quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health, and when you slowly cook them down until they're golden and sweet, they transform into something truly special. I love how budget friendly this recipe is too, since onions are so affordable year round. It's the kind of dish that feels more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
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Ingredients
- 4pita bread(standard size)
- 600 gyellow onions(thinly sliced)
- 60 mlolive oil
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 10 gfresh thyme
- 30 mlbalsamic vinegar
- 5 gsea salt
- 2 gblack pepper
- 150 gfeta cheese(crumbled)
- 15 gfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn golden brown and caramelize.
Tip: Low and slow cooking brings out the natural sweetness of the onions.
- 2
Add minced garlic and fresh thyme to the caramelized onions and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute to reduce slightly. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: The vinegar adds a subtle tangy depth to balance the sweetness.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Place the pita breads on a baking tray and warm them for 3-4 minutes until soft and pliable.
- 5
Divide the caramelized onion mixture evenly among the warm pitas, spooning it onto the center of each bread.
Tip: You can fold the pitas in half or leave them flat depending on your preference.
- 6
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the onion topping on each pita.
- 7
Return the topped pitas to the oven for 3-4 minutes until the cheese warms and softens slightly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while warm.
Tip: A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving adds richness.
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