Grilled Vegetable Pitas
Perfect for outdoor dining, these pitas filled with grilled vegetables and tangy feta cheese make for easy no-utensil noshing.
Ingredients
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1 4-ounce fresh portobello mushroom
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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Dash salt
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Dash ground black pepper
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1/4 of a medium yellow or red sweet pepper, stem and seeds removed
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1/4 cup chopped tomato
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1 large whole wheat pita bread round, halved crosswise
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8 fresh spinach leaves
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8 small fresh basil leaves
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1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (chevre)
Directions
1.
If present, remove and discard mushroom stem. If desired, remove mushroom gills. In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently brush half of the oil mixture over mushroom and sweet pepper.
2.
Place mushroom and pepper on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until the vegetables are lightly charred and tender, turning frequently.
3.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the remaining oil mixture and the tomato; toss gently to coat. Cut grilled mushroom and pepper into bite-size strips. Add mushroom and pepper strips to tomato mixture; toss gently to combine.
4.
Open pita halves to create pockets. Line pita pockets with spinach and basil. Fill pita pockets with grilled vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 202, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Starch 1, Medium-Fat Meat .5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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