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Crispy Pita BLT’s

2 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Pack this sandwich full of fresh produce from your garden or the local farmers market. You'll wow lunch guests with just-picked flavor. — Mary Miller, Poplarville, Mississippi
Crispy Pita BLT’s
Crispy Pita BLT's Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • Cooking spray
  • 8 pita pocket halves
  • 8 romaine leaves
  • 8 slices tomato
  • 16 cooked bacon strips, halved

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic and lemon zest. Cover and chill until serving.
  2. Place flour, milk and bread crumbs in three separate shallow bowls. Coat squash and jalapeno slices with flour, then dip in milk and coat with bread crumbs. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Spritz vegetables with additional cooking spray.
  3. Bake at 475° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
  4. Spread mayonnaise mixture inside pita halves; fill with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and breaded vegetables. Serve immediately.