In modern cooking, there are many options for filling for pita roll. This is a beautiful, simple and delicious recipe. Many people think that the roll is very similar to shawarma, only there the whole filling is mixed, and in the roll it is located in layers. That is why it not only turns out to be satisfying, but also decorates any table.
Meatloaf
The filling for pita roll can be different. Both vegetarian and meat. It is not difficult to prepare this dish, especially when you do not want to go out into the countryside, and it is very necessary to cook something tasty. So you get an original picnic at home.
For meat pita bread you need to take the following products:
- three sheets of thin pita bread;
- one carrot;
- 100 grams of cheese;
- four cloves of garlic;
- 100 grams of mayonnaise;
- five chicken eggs;
- two sweet bell peppers;
- 300 grams of boiled sausage;
- bunch of green onions.
The recipe for the filling for pita roll involves the preparation of three layers. It takes about half an hour to cook meatloaf in total. Grind carrots on a fine grater, grind cheese on it. Then mix them together, add mayonnaise and squeezed garlic. This will be the first filling.
For the second filling, you need to boil the eggs and cut them into cubes. Stir with chopped bell pepper. For the third filling, cut the sausage into long strips and chop the green onion finely. Now we proceed to the assembly of the roll itself.
Grease the very first sheet with filling, put the next layer of pita bread on top, coat the entire surface with mayonnaise. Evenly distribute the stuffing of bell pepper and eggs. Cover the roll with a third sheet, grease again with mayonnaise.
Evenly distribute the third stuffing of green onions and sausages. Now gently squeeze the layers of pita bread, folding roll. We seal the roll and put it in the refrigerator. After some time, we cut the roll into small pieces, their thickness should be about three centimeters. At the cut, the roll looks very attractive, your guests will be delighted.
Crab stick filling
Filling for pita roll with its variety can amaze many. This dish is very popular due to the simplicity of preparation and the availability of products. Such a roll will be an excellent breakfast for children, who are often picky about food. Here you will be able to surprise them with a new original dish that they have not tried yet.
For the filling of pita roll, take the following ingredients:
- one thin pita bread in Armenian;
- four chicken eggs;
- 200 grams of hard cheese;
- one clove of garlic;
- one bunch of dill;
- 250 grams of crab sticks;
- three tablespoons of mayonnaise;
- some spices.
First we skip the cheese on the smallest grater, on it we grind the crab sticks. Greens need to be finely chopped, by the way, here you can add any other greens, such as cilantro or celery. She certainly will not be superfluous.
Cook hard-boiled eggs, clean and separate the yolks from the proteins. Wipe them separately on a fine grater.
So, the filling is over. Now you can begin to form the roll itself. We’ll expand the pita bread on the table, cut its edges with a sharp knife, so that you get a rectangular sheet. Thickly grease it with mayonnaise. If you do not want to use this fatty product, you can replace it with cream cheese. It is especially advised to use it if you are preparing the filling for pita roll for breakfast according to this recipe.
Lavash roll stuffed with crab sticks will delight your guests with a variety of ingredients. Sprinkle eggs, crab sticks, herbs and cheese in an even layer on top. Be sure to salt and pepper, sprinkle finely chopped garlic. We carefully turn the finished pita bread into a tight roll.
At the final stage, we cut the roll with the sharpest knife that you have in the kitchen so as not to wrinkle it. Cut into slices of two and a half centimeters to nicely place them on a saucer. If you’re not going to eat the roll immediately, wrap it with thick plastic wrap so that it does not dry out and put in the refrigerator until guests arrive. Lavash roll stuffed with crab sticks is ready.
Diet roll
If you closely monitor your appearance, try not to eat heavy food, then you can find a diet recipe for pita roll. These include roll with mushroom filling.
To prepare this dish, cut the chicken fillet into small thin slices, salt a little. Heat olive oil on the stove, add any greens and mushrooms. Fry the filling for two minutes, only then add a little mineral water and simmer until fully cooked.
Put strips of chopped chicken on it and form neat appetizing rolls. Put them in a baking dish and cook in the oven.
Cheese and ham roll
Of course, many will prefer the more classic toppings for pita roll. For example, with ham and cheese. This is a great option for snacks in nature, and if you stay at home, then the roll can be beautifully cut and served even for some kind of celebration.
For six servings of this roll we need:
- two Armenian pita breads;
- 100 grams of ham;
- 100 grams of cheese;
- 150 ml of mayonnaise;
- two cloves of garlic;
- three branches of dill.
It will take you no more than an hour to prepare and prepare this dish. For this roll of pita bread stuffed with cheese and ham, use only the thinnest pita bread so that it easily curls, does not break, but is soaked well. A little secret: first cut the products that you will use for the filling, only after that take the pita out of the package so that it does not become brittle and too dry ahead of time.
Pass the garlic through the garlic press and mix with mayonnaise. On a fine grater, rub hard cheese, and cut the ham into thin and small cubes. Dill greens should be chopped as much as possible.
Spread one half of pita bread with mayonnaise or sour cream, if you do not want the dish to be too fat, sprinkle with cheese, and then evenly distribute the ham and dill. Next, we lay the next sheet of pita bread, domazy with the remains of mayonnaise and lay out the filling in the same order as on the first sheet. We turn the pita bread in the shape of a roll, wrap it in a bag and put it in the refrigerator for half an hour. During this time, it will become soft and well saturated.
Lenten Filling
For those who are fasting or just closely watching their figure and weight, you can offer fasting fillings for roll of pita bread. In our time, after all, fasting is observed not only by believers and Orthodox, but also ordinary people who adhere to the idea of a healthy lifestyle. After all, it has long been proven that fasting helps the proper metabolism, helps cleanse the body. It is interesting that in some years according to the Orthodox calendars a year, there are up to two hundred fasting days, but on average, believers keep the fast for four to five months. Therefore, delicious toppings for pita rolls, which can be eaten in fasting, will be relevant for many.
As you remember, during this period food of animal origin is categorically not recommended on the table, which is why problems often arise, because eating monotonously is very difficult. But there are many ways to diversify your menu without violating church canons and the rules of healthy eating. For example, you can cook roll from the following ingredients:
- one thin pita bread;
- 400 grams of potatoes;
- one onion;
- a bunch of wild garlic;
- a bunch of dill;
- vegetable oil;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Boil potatoes to make this happen faster, cut it into small slices in advance. This is best done in salted water. Drain the liquid, remember the potatoes to make mashed potatoes.
Onions are also finely chopped and sautéed in vegetable oil. After spread in mashed potatoes. Note that there should not be enough oil, otherwise you risk that the filling will turn out dry. Rinse dill branches and leaves of wild garlic under running water and chop finely, put in a potato mass. Season our filling with pepper and salt. Mix thoroughly with all components.
Thin pita bread for convenience can be cut into two equal parts, each of which is covered with a filling of potatoes. Carefully turn the pita bread into a tight roll, on top of it we wrap it in several layers with cling film as tightly as possible. After that, we put it in the refrigerator so that it is fully saturated. This will take about one hour. But if you really want to, it can be cut right away, its taste will also be good.
If you have the patience, then take the roll out of the refrigerator in an hour and cut into portions. If desired, the filling can be diluted with other components - corn, fried mushrooms, broccoli or green beans.
Fish filling
Many people prefer fish filling of pita roll. This is really an original recipe that uses ordinary canned fish, and at the same time it will be appropriate to look at the festive table. To cook it, we need:
- three thin Armenian pita bread;
- two cans of canned fish;
- six chicken eggs;
- 200 grams of hard cheese;
- a little dill and parsley;
- mayonnaise - optional.
This roll is prepared from two different fillings. For the first, you need to boil hard-boiled chicken eggs, cool them and peel. We rub boiled eggs on a fine grater, we grind cheese on it. My parsley and dill under cold running water, let dry on paper towels. After we cut as finely as possible.
Now mix the cheese, eggs, dill and parsley and season with garlic sauce. Salt to taste. The main thing is not to overdo it with the sauce so that the filling does not float.
We take on the second filling. We take any canned fish that you like best. We drain the liquid from them and transfer to a convenient container to knead with a fork. Season the fish with garlic sauce and mix thoroughly.
Now we spread a sheet of Armenian pita bread on the table, spread the sauce on top with a thin layer, and then evenly spread the filling from canned fish. Next, put the next sheet of pita bread, brush it with sauce again and lay out the egg-based filling. Cover the pita bread with a third sheet, brush with the rest of the soy sauce and put the grated cheese.
Roll pita bread very carefully, crushing it in the process of twisting, if it starts to crack, do not despair. After the roll is left in the refrigerator, these cracks will not interfere with accurate cutting. After putting the roll on a cutting board, put it in the refrigerator for three to four hours, and ideally for the whole night, so that it has time to soak. Before serving the dish, cut diagonally into slices two centimeters wide.
Cheese roll
The filling of pita roll with cheese is often combined with a variety of herbs. You can take cilantro, chives, arugula, sorrel, dill, spinach. Hard cheese is suitable for any variety, you can choose Maasdam. This dish will be organically combined with pieces of fish or meat, sausages or rich broth.
To prepare it, take:
- one large pita bread;
- 350 grams of greens;
- 100 grams of grated cheese;
- 150 grams of sour cream;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Wash greens thoroughly and wait until water drains from it. Finely chop and put on a plate with sour cream. Add hard cheese there and mix everything carefully. If the cheese is unsalted, you can salt the filling, add pepper if you wish.
Put the filling on the pita and roll it in the shape of a roll. Divide into several parts, put on a baking sheet or baking dish, which should first be greased with vegetable oil. Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees. If desired, you can bake in a grill or fry in a pan.
Mushroom filling
Lavash roll with mushroom filling can be cooked even by a novice hostess. This is a very simple recipe that does not take you much time. For eight servings, take:
- one thin pita bread;
- 300 grams of champignons;
- one carrot;
- one large onion;
- vegetable oil (it is useful for frying).
Peel and wash the carrots, then pass through a small grater, fry in a pan, adding vegetable oil. Peel, wash and dice the onion. After also fry until a distinctive golden color.
Sauté and finely chopped mushrooms. Mix all the ingredients. That's all - mushroom filling for our roll is ready. If you prefer to cook a classic diet roll, then no other components need to be added.
Expand pita bread on the table and apply the filling evenly. Carefully wrap the roll. Put it in a plastic bag and put it in the refrigerator for a quarter of an hour, this is the minimum time for which the roll should be soaked. When it is ready, cut it into portions and serve.
Hot roll
A hot roll of pita bread with a filling is an original recipe that anyone who is called can cook for a quick hand. This will turn out very tasty, satisfying and unusual.
For hot roll we need:
- two thin pita bread;
- 150 grams of smoked sausage;
- three chicken eggs;
- three medium-sized pickled cucumbers;
- a bunch of green onions;
- 200 grams of hard cheese;
- three cloves of garlic;
- some butter.
Cook the eggs and wait until they cool. During this time, finely chop the sausage, pickled cucumbers (they, by the way, can be replaced with fresh cabbage) and three cheese on a grater. Squeeze the garlic and crumble the spring onion into the filling for the roll.
Mix thoroughly with mayonnaise. We lay the pita bread on the table, it also needs to be covered with mayonnaise. We spread exactly half the filling on it and evenly distribute it on all surfaces of the pita. We turn it into a roll. We also act with a second pita.
On a baking sheet we lay out baking paper, on which we spread the rolls. Top with butter and sprinkle with grated cheese.
We heat the oven to a temperature of 175 degrees. In such conditions, rolls are prepared from ten minutes to a quarter of an hour.
Sweet filling
Maybe a sweet filling for pita roll. This dessert is suitable for those who do not yet have enough culinary skills. If you have not yet mastered baking, then the first step on this path can be such a sweet roll.
For this recipe we will need:
- two pita leaves;
- 500-600 grams of apples;
- 150 grams of softened butter;
- one yolk;
- one tablespoon of sugar;
- one tablespoon of breadcrumbs;
- a bag of vanillin;
- half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
Peel the apples from the peel, removing the seeds, cut into small cubes. We put half the butter on a hot pan, melt it. Add chopped apples, fry for several minutes. Pour cinnamon powder, vanilla and granulated sugar to them, as well as bread crumbs. Stuffing is stewed for about five minutes.
Soak a sheet of pita bread with butter, put the filling on it and wrap it in a roll. We spread it on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at a temperature of 190 degrees for about a quarter of an hour.