Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro Recipe

Name: Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper; Filling; 2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced; 1/3 cup scallion, diced; 1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (yes, that's a 2nd measurement); 1 large eggplant, trimmed and diced into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil (3rd measurment); Pitas; 4 pita bread; salt

Servings: persons

Sauce
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
Filling
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1/3 cup scallion, diced
1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (yes, that's a 2nd measurement)
1 large eggplant, trimmed and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil (3rd measurment)
Pitas
4 pita bread
salt

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
3
Toss tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, olives, vinegar, parsley, oregano, oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Chill until ready to use.
4
Saute eggplant in oil over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture.
5
Brush pitas with oil, season with salt, and broil until lightly toasted on both sides.
6
Assemble by placing each pita on top of a sheet of foil or parchment paper.
7
Drizzle 1/4 cup of sauce down the center of the pita and place about 1 cup of vegetables on top of the sauce.
8
Wrap foil or paper around pita and serve.

238

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro

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