Easy Eggplant Pita
Eggplant is actually a fruit, not a vegetable, and belongs to the nightshade family.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.
Easy Eggplant Pita
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
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Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
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Grill or roast the eggplant slices for about 10-12 minutes on each side until tender and lightly browned.
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While the eggplant is cooking, prepare the pita bread by warming it up in the oven or on the grill.
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In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Once the eggplant slices are done, remove them from the grill or oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
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To assemble the pita, spread some of the tomato-cucumber mixture on one side of the pita bread.
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Place a few slices of grilled eggplant on top of the mixture.
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Fold the pita in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
