EGGPLANT POCKETS

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Judy White know how to use up the bounty of her Hawesville, Kentucky garden. She sautes chopped veggies in a blend of seasonings, then stuffs them into pita halves. "These sandwiches are an ideal way to take advantage of home-grown harvests," Judy says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large eggplant, cubed
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, plate 1 in. of water and eggplant; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, celery, carrots, zucchini and onion in oil for 6-8 minutes until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, seasonings and reserved eggplant. Cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Spoon into pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sk Sordar
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but these pockets were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked to perfection.


sane ahmed
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These eggplant pockets are a bit more work than I expected, but they're worth it. The flavor is incredible and the presentation is beautiful.


Princw Arko
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I love these eggplant pockets! They're so flavorful and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.


Mikayla Smith
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These eggplant pockets are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Belinda Coffie
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I made these eggplant pockets for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Azem Iseni
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These eggplant pockets are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Tahib Khan
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I've made these eggplant pockets several times and they're always a hit. They're a great appetizer or main course.


BADHON pk
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These eggplant pockets are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Andrew Seaton
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I made these eggplant pockets for a vegetarian friend and she loved them! They're a great way to get your veggies in.


Louie Hudson
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These eggplant pockets were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The flavor was incredible and the presentation was beautiful.


Benjamin Eric
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but these pockets were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked to perfection.


Hennesy Hamajd
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I made these eggplant pockets for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


tula Karki
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These eggplant pockets were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.