Grilled Vegetable Pitas

Perfect for outdoor dining, these pitas are filled with grilled vegetables and tangy feta cheese and make for easy, no-utensil noshing.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 4-ounce fresh portobello mushroom

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • Dash salt

  • Dash ground black pepper

  • ¼ medium yellow or red sweet pepper, stem and seeds removed

  • ¼ cup chopped tomato

  • 1 large whole-wheat pita bread round, halved crosswise

  • 8 leaves fresh spinach

  • 8 small fresh basil leaves

  • cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (chèvre)

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.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

202 Calories
8g Fat
27g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g 17%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 924IU 18%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Folate 42mcg 11%
Sodium 500mg 22%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 41mg 10%
Potassium 471mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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