PITA SANDWICHES WITH EGGPLANT, PEPPERS, TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER

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Provided by Jill Browning

Categories     Sandwich     Pepper     Tomato     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Yogurt     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Basil     Cucumber     Eggplant     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Illinois     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

sauce
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
sandwiches
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

Steps:

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

Shawntae Cline
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I made this recipe with some leftover vegetables and it was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Anjely Lingkol
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think next time I will add some more spices. Overall, this is a good recipe and I would recommend it to others.


Ratul Rishad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good eggplant recipe for ages. This one is definitely a keeper. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Bongani Njabulo
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were amazing! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.


George Donkor
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I made this recipe with grilled chicken and it was delicious! The chicken added a nice protein to the dish and made it even more filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


nilu Lama
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I will use less cayenne pepper. Overall, this is a great recipe and I would recommend it to others.


Ukeme Effiong
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahima Rashid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover eggplant and peppers, and this was a great way to use them up. The dish was delicious and filling.


Emma Kerr
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the cucumber, which added a nice freshness to the dish.


Jk Crum Entertainment
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This recipe was so easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the peppers and tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!