How to Use pita in a Sentence

pita

noun
  • The heat from the oven puffed the dough like a pita in less than a minute.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2023
  • Top the smoky dip with lemon zest and serve with pita chips.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Brushed with olive oil, the pita needs just a few minutes for the meat to cook and the bread to crisp.
    Reem Kassis, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The peas can be served in a bowl with rice or a bread such as naan or pita.
    Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Chop the pita into 1-inch pieces and place them in a small bowl.
    Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
  • Brush pita rounds with ¼ cup of the oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of the salt.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Not sure what to put on pita bread, or tired of your usual go-to's?
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2023
  • Add the pita and Halloumi to the salad, toss well and serve.
    Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
  • Make them with whole-grain bread, whole-wheat bagels, pitas or tortillas.
    Lizzie Bertrand, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Start with a glass or bottle from one of the Lone Star's largest Greek wine lists to pair with Greek spreads and pita.
    Brooke Viggiano, Chron, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Serve with warm pita or slices of brioche for scooping.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
  • More than one friend from across the Arab world asks for their shawarma to be rolled in only one side of the pita.
    Bill Addisonrestaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2023
  • The orders are served with two sides, plus pita bread and garlic sauce.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024
  • And, of course, order the fresh-from-the-oven pita that should come with two warnings: Don’t eat too much, and don’t touch too soon.
    Brett Anderson, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Stuff the mixture into a pita along with a tomato and onion slice.
    Dallas News, 19 July 2022
  • Pork replaced the lamb, and corn tortillas replaced the pita bread.
    Daniela Cintron, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Proteins at Maya’s can be ordered in a pita, on a plate, on a salad, or in a bowl.
    Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2021
  • It’s served on a warm pita with a dusting of oregano, along with tomato and tzatziki.
    Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022
  • For those who are more of a DIY mind-set, pitas are an accessible, fun bread to make at home, too.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 15 July 2023
  • The bottom layer of pita chips forms a textured base for this egg bake.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Arrange pitas, flat sides down, and bake at 400° until pitas start to brown, about 5 minutes.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
  • Menu highlights include any of the dips (served with fresh pita) and gyros.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Slice the lamb, mix it with mint, pomegranate seeds, and the dressing, and set it out with lettuce and warm pita bread.
    Sunset Magazine, 25 Oct. 2022
  • And then, of course, get an extra serving of hummus and pita.
    Kaye Toal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2023
  • To bake the pita chips: Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Arrange the pita bread pieces on a baking sheet.
    Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2021
  • They were given a piece of pita with za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice mix, each day to share.
    Russell Goldman, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Not all the recipes emerge from the French repertoire though: paninis, pita breads, pizza, and even bagels have their place in the volume.
    Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, just like Nathan Lane‘s business in the show, some delicious dips and pita chips.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Use pre-cooked bacon like Smithfield Ready to Eat Bacon in the casserole or crisp up slices in the microwave the morning of to add to the pitas.
    Elisa Zied, Parents, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Round it out with fresh veggies, crunchy pita chips, and feta cheese.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023

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