Pita Sandwiches with Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes an

Name: Pita Sandwiches with Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes and Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 1/2 cup light mayonnaise; 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped; 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 large garlic clove, pressed; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons water; Fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread; All purpose flour; 1 medium eggplant (about 1 1/4 pounds), unpeeled, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 6 pita bread rounds; 4 plum tomatoes, sliced; 1 cucumber, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into strips

Servings: persons

1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, pressed
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
Fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
All purpose flour
1 medium eggplant (about 1 1/4 pounds), unpeeled, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
6 pita bread rounds
4 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumber, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into strips

1
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, peppers, basil and garlic in medium bowl to blend.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Cover and refrigerate.
4
for sandwiches: Preheat oven to 425F.
5
Spray 2 heavy large baking sheets with vegetable oil spray.
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Whisk olive oil, vinegar and oregano in small bowl to blend.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Whisk eggs and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend.
9
Place breadcrumbs in shallow dish.
10
Place flour in another shallow dish.
11
Lightly dust each eggplant slice with flour; dip eggplant into egg mixture and then into breadcrumbs, coating completely.
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Place eggplant slices on prepared baking sheets.
13
Drizzle with olive oil mixture.
14
Let stand 15 minutes.
15
Bake until brown on both sides and tender, turning occasionally, about 35 minutes.
16
Remove from oven; cool eggplant on baking sheets.
17
Place 2 or 3 eggplant slices in each pita.
18
Stuff each pita equally with tomatoes, cucumber and red pepper strips.
19
Drizzle 1/3 cup sauce over filling in each pita and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 1/2 cup light mayonnaise, 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped, 1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pita Sandwiches with Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes and Cucumber 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!

Pita Sandwiches with Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes and Cucumber

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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