Grilled Vegetable Pita With Orange Balsamic Sauce

Name: Grilled Vegetable Pita With Orange Balsamic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 large red onion, thickly sliced into rounds; 1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 6 pieces; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 4 greek style pita; 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large red onion, thickly sliced into rounds
1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 6 pieces
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 greek style pita
1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
1/4 cup chopped parsley

1
Combine 1/4 cup of the oil, lemon juice, oregano and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add onions, eggplant, zucchini and peppers and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
2
Preheat grill. Arrange marinated vegetables in a single layer on the grill and cook, flipping once, until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add orange juice and reduce liquid by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, then remove from the heat and set vinaigrette aside.
4
Brush pita with olive oil and place on grill to warm. 1 minute per side. Remove from grill. layer with vegetables and dress with vinaigrette. sprinkle with feta and parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Grilled Vegetable Pita With Orange Balsamic Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!