Pita, Cheese, and Veggie Grill

Instead of serving the usual grilled sandwiches at your next outdoor barbecue, try this feta cheese and vegetable grilled pita. Friends and family will love this meatless main dish recipe.


Pita, Cheese, and Veggie Grill

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Grilling, Vegetarian Sandwiches, Zucchini

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 8-oz. block
    feta cheese, quartered
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  • 1 medium
    zucchini, halved lengthwise
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  • 1 medium
    red onion, cut in 1/2-inch thick slices
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  • 1/4 cup
    Italian salad dressing
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  • pita bread rounds
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  • 2 medium
    tomatoes, cut in wedges
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    honey
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Directions
1.
Drizzle cheese, zucchini, and onion slices with half of the salad dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2.
On rack of charcoal grill place zucchini, onion slices, and a 6-inch cast-iron skillet (to heat for softening the cheese) directly over medium coals. Grill zucchini and onion for 8 minutes or until tender, turning once halfway through cooking time. Remove vegetables. Grill pita bread and tomatoes on grill rack for 2 minutes or until bread is toasted and tomatoes are lightly charred. Place cheese in hot skillet; heat for 1 to 2 minutes to soften.
3.
To serve, cut zucchini in chunks. Drizzle cheese, vegetables, pitas, and tomatoes with honey and remaining salad dressing. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 404, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1352 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Total Sugar 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 35%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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