Grilled Eggplant Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt-Garlic Spread

Name: Grilled Eggplant Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt-Garlic Spread
Prep time: 48 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters arugula; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 907 grams eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 smalls garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 118 milliliters plain reduced-fat Greek-style yogurt; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves; 4 6-inchs (6-inch) pitas, cut in half; 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 161 calories, 5g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 48 minutes. Head to the store and pick up arugula, pepper, onion, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt. Toss well.

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Colander

Drain 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly; pat dry with paper towels.

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Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, yogurt, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl.

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Garlic

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Bowl

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

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Grill

Brush eggplant and onion slices with oil.

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Onion

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Place eggplant and onion slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

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