Stuffed Pita with Ricotta and Honey

Stuffed Pita with Ricotta and Honey recipe videos

Stuffed Pita with Ricotta and Honey is a simple, Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring warm pita bread filled with creamy ricotta cheese and drizzled with honey. It typically combines the soft, mild cheese with the sweetness of honey, sometimes enhanced with a sprinkle of nuts or a dash of cinnamon for texture and flavor. This quick and satisfying preparation is popular as a breakfast, snack, or light dessert across various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the pita and protein from the ricotta, with a moderate amount of fat primarily from the cheese. It provides key nutrients like calcium and phosphorus for bone health, and a rough calorie estimate is around 300-400 kcal per typical serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	450 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	100 mcg
Magnesium	20 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Selenium	10 mcg

Per 1 stuffed pita (approximately 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this combination reflects the Mediterranean tradition of pairing dairy with honey, seen in various ancient and modern recipes. Nutritionally, the ricotta offers a good source of whey protein, which is easily digestible, while the honey provides quick energy and contains trace antioxidants.