Vegetable patties in Pita Pockets Recipe

Name: Vegetable patties in Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1 cup coarsely shredded yellow squash; 1 cup coarsely shredded zucchini; 1 cup wheat germ, divided; ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 6-inch whole wheat pitas, halved; 1 cup alfalfa sprout; 8 slices unpeeled tomatoes; ⅔ cup plain low-fat yogurt; ¼ cup grated, unpeeled cucumber; 2 tablespoons grated, unpeeled cucumbers; 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, smashed

Servings: persons

vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup coarsely shredded yellow squash
1 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
1 cup wheat germ, divided
½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
¼ teaspoon salt
4 6-inch whole wheat pitas, halved
1 cup alfalfa sprout
8 slices unpeeled tomatoes
⅔ cup plain low-fat yogurt
¼ cup grated, unpeeled cucumber
2 tablespoons grated, unpeeled cucumbers
1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, smashed

1
Coat a large frypan with veggy cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot.
2
Add green onions and garlic, saute 2 minutes.
3
Add mushrooms, yellow squash and zucchini, saute 5 minutes or until tender.
4
Drain well.
5
combine veggy mixture, 3/4 cup wheat germ, lowfat yogurt and salt in a medium bowl, stir well.
6
Divide mixture into 24 equal portions, and shape eaach portion into a 1/4 inch thick patty.
7
Dredge each patty in remaining 1/4 cup wheat germ, lightly coating eaach side.
8
Coat a large frypan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot.
9
Add patties, cook until browned, turning once.
10
Set aside.
11
Spread 2 tablespoon chilled Lemon-cucumber dressing evenly into each pita half, fill each half with 2 tablespoon alfala sprouts, 1 tomato slice, and 3 veggie patties.
12
Serve immediately.
13
Lemon-cucumber dressing------------.
14
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stir well.
15
Cover and chill thoroughly.

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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: vegetable oil cooking spray, 2 tablespoons minced green onions, 2 cloves garlic, smashed, 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Vegetable patties in Pita Pockets 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.

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