Pita Sandwiches (Bible Sandwiches)
A different twist on your typical sandwich. It's fast, easy and perfect for those warm summer nights. Serve with a side of chips, fruit salad, and you've got yourself a delicious dinner ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 Adults
Ingredients
- 8-12 Pita Pocket
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened Dairy Free version see notes below
- 1 lb Bacon, cooked
- ½ lb Ham (Deli Style)
- 2 Avocados
- 2 Tomatoes, sliced
- ½ Red Onion, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced in to thin, bite size pieces
- lettuce, almost shredded
Sautéed Mushrooms
- 8 oz Whole Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Butter or Bacon Grease you can reserve some grease from the bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp Worcestershire Sauce optional (add more to your taste)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon. Two methods: 1) Oven baking- place bacon on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes in a 400° oven. I prefer this method!2) Stove cooking: Place the bacon in a skillet and cook on the stove, flipping it mid way through.Once the bacon is done place on a plate covered with a couple paper towels to soak up the extra grease.
- While the bacon is cooking in the oven. Prep and cut all the vegetable and toppings. Either leave the cream cheese out to soften to room temperature or place in the microwave for a few seconds (7 seconds or so).
- Place the oil and bacon grease or butter in a skillet on medium high eat. Once oil is warm, place mushrooms in the pan. Cook until mushrooms soften (about 5 minutes) add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cook 2 about two more minutes and then you're done.
- Place toppings on a plate or platter and let everyone create their own pita sandwich heaven!
Notes
Dairy Free Version: Use hummus, mashed avocado, guacamole or mayonnaise to be the spread for the pita pockets.
Vegan/ Vegetarian Version: This meal is a great option for the Vegan or vegetarian diet. The sautéed mushrooms act as the meat. Simply, sauté the mushrooms in olive oil. If you're vegetarian just omit the meat and if you are vegan, use avocado as the spread. If you would like additional protein, add some garbanzo beans.