Breakfast Tomato Cheese Pita
Start your day with the irresistible flavors of a Breakfast Tomato Cheese Pita, a quick and healthy breakfast option that combines the crispy goodness of whole wheat pita bread with the vibrant freshness of cherry tomatoes and the gooey perfection of melted mozzarella cheese. This 15-minute recipe is elevated with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of oregano and garlic powder, and a hint of salt and black pepper for a savory burst of flavor in every bite. Bake it to golden perfection in just 10 minutes, and finish with optional fresh basil for a bright, herbaceous touch. Perfect for busy mornings, this Mediterranean-inspired breakfast is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Serve it hot and enjoy a nutritious start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole wheat pita bread
- 6 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the pita bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the surface of the pita bread.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and arrange them evenly on the pita bread.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tomatoes.
Season with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the pita are crisp.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, before serving. Enjoy your delicious Breakfast Tomato Cheese Pita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1104 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
