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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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Pair with hummus and pita bread or butternut squash soup sprinkled with sesame seeds.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Kirkland Hummus Snack Cups These single-serve hummus cups are great for dipping baby carrots or whole-grain pita.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 22 July 2024
Serve these pitas with chips or fresh fruit for a satisfying meal.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Slice the lamb, mix it with mint, pomegranate seeds, and the dressing, and set it out with lettuce and warm pita breads.
4 of 10Thomas J. Story
Yellow Curry Prawns
Curry paste is a prime example of the kitchen adage that from scratch is always best.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Pair with hummus and pita bread or butternut squash soup sprinkled with sesame seeds.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Kirkland Hummus Snack Cups These single-serve hummus cups are great for dipping baby carrots or whole-grain pita.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 22 July 2024
Serve these pitas with chips or fresh fruit for a satisfying meal.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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