1
: any of several fiber-yielding plants (such as an agave)
2
: the fiber of a pita
also
: any of several fibers from other sources
: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket
called also pita bread
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Chunk it up and mix it into a pot pie; sauté shredded bits in a shawarma spice and stuff them into a pita; simmer it for hours in a kicky turkey chili, then freeze half the batch for a future cold winter’s eve.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Just before serving, toss the salad with crispy pita chips and drizzle with a creamy tahini dressing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Food options include paninis, crepes, charcuterie boards, bruschetta and shareable plates like hummus and pita and French onion meatballs.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Chunk it up and mix it into a pot pie; sauté shredded bits in a shawarma spice and stuff them into a pita; simmer it for hours in a kicky turkey chili, then freeze half the batch for a future cold winter’s eve.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
Just before serving, toss the salad with crispy pita chips and drizzle with a creamy tahini dressing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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