Mushroom and Italian Grilled Pita

Ingredients

BASE

• 1 pita bread (or flatbread of choice)

• 7–8 mushrooms, cut into wedges

• ½ red onion, sliced

• 1 garlic clove, smashed

• 1 tbsp olive oil (a good glug)

• Few sprigs fresh thyme, chopped

• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp pizza sauce

• 15 g Vince Italian mix (no need to hydrate)

• ¼ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or tasty cheese)

• Salt and pepper to taste

OPTIONAL GARNISH

• Fresh basil leaves

• Extra thyme sprigs

Time: 5–10 mins prep, 6 mins cook

Method

PREPARE THE TOPPING:

1. Heat a pan on medium heat. Add olive oil.

2. Sauté onion and mushrooms for 4–5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.

3. Add smashed garlic and chopped thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Deglaze pan with balsamic vinegar, stirring until absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.

ASSEMBLE THE PITA:

1. Spread pizza sauce evenly over pita.

2. Sprinkle Vince Italian mix across the base.

3. Spoon mushroom–onion mixture on top.

4. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

COOK:

1. Place pita in air fryer at 180°C.

2. Cook for 6 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.

SERVE:

• Garnish with fresh basil or extra thyme if using.

• Slice into wedges and enjoy hot.