Middle Eastern Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 3 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed if using canned; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons tahini; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 8 small pita pockets; 4 lettuce leaves, chopped; 1 small tomato, chopped

Servings: persons

1 small eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed if using canned
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 small pita pockets
4 lettuce leaves, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped

1
Start a charcoal grill.
2
Grill the eggplant and zucchini until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
3
Let cool.
4
Cut into 1/2-inch dice.
5
Place the grilled vegetables, chickpeas, mint and parsley in a large bowl and toss to combine.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss with the vegetable mixture.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8
Cut off the top third of each pita.
9
Fill each one with about 1/3 cup of the vegetable mixture.
10
Top with some of the chopped lettuce and tomato.
11
Serve 2 pitas per person.

116

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, 3 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed if using canned, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches 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.

Middle Eastern Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches

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