EGGPLANT POCKETS

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Judy White know how to use up the bounty of her Hawesville, Kentucky garden. She sautes chopped veggies in a blend of seasonings, then stuffs them into pita halves. "These sandwiches are an ideal way to take advantage of home-grown harvests," Judy says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large eggplant, cubed
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, plate 1 in. of water and eggplant; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, celery, carrots, zucchini and onion in oil for 6-8 minutes until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, seasonings and reserved eggplant. Cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Spoon into pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shamali Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The eggplant pockets are always crispy and the filling is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abdullah Hazro1
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These eggplant pockets were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


sheikh adeel
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I made these eggplant pockets for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Emeka Nwaigwe
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These eggplant pockets were amazing! They were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Ganesh Raut
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of eggplant. But I'm so glad I did! The eggplant pockets were delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sasa Pekvic
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The eggplant pockets are always crispy and the filling is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ebrahym Ramden
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These eggplant pockets were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Hayley Conner
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I made these eggplant pockets for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Susmita Thalang
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These eggplant pockets were amazing! They were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Hifza R
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of eggplant. But I'm so glad I did! The eggplant pockets were delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Emanuel Glušac
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The eggplant pockets are always crispy and the filling is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dalia Bobadilla (Yaya)
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These eggplant pockets were so good! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them. They were the perfect appetizer.


Lauren Hunter
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I made these eggplant pockets last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Muhammad zohaibzardrai
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant pockets were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.