Recipes
Eggplant Pita Sandwiches
Prep time:15 min
Total time:25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup of Longo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 eggplant (about 1 lb), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 Longo’s Pita Pockets
1/2 cup Longo’s Tzatziki
1 cup sliced Longo’s Flame Roasted Peppers
or sliced cucumbers
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- •Place sliced eggplant in colander and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with water and pat dry.
- •Lay eggplant slices on baking sheet lined with Longo’s Essentials Parchment Paper. Using 1/4 cup of Longo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, brush slices evenly on both sides. Sprinkle with a pinch of pepper. Place under broiler for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and broil other side for about 5 minutes or until golden and tender.
- •Slice pitas in half and spread inside with tzatziki. Divide eggplant and peppers among pitas and sprinkle with feta.
A dash of advice
Pick up Longo’s Grilled Vegetables, including eggplant, from the Kitchen to speed up this meal.
Want some pork? Pick up Longo’s Artisan Roast Souvlaki Pork at the deli counter to tuck into the pita for an easy switch up.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 390 calories
- Protein 9g
- Fibre 5g
- Fat 21g
- Sugar 5g
- Carbs 44g
- Sodium 1,040mg
