Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1/3 cup scallion, diced
1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (yes, that's a 2nd measurement)
1 large eggplant, trimmed and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil (3rd measurment)
4 pita bread
salt

Directions:

Preheat broiler to high.
Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
Toss tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, olives, vinegar, parsley, oregano, oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Chill until ready to use.
Saute eggplant in oil over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture.
Brush pitas with oil, season with salt, and broil until lightly toasted on both sides.
Assemble by placing each pita on top of a sheet of foil or parchment paper.
Drizzle 1/4 cup of sauce down the center of the pita and place about 1 cup of vegetables on top of the sauce.
Wrap foil or paper around pita and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	685.49 Kcal (2870 kJ)
Calories from fat	401.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.66g	69%
Cholesterol	90.1mg	30%
Sodium	562.2mg	23%
Potassium	688.87mg	15%
Total Carbs	49.79g	17%
Sugars	10.97g	44%
Dietary Fiber	6.34g	25%
Protein	22.48g	45%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	33%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	269.7mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.66 Kcal (752 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.71g	69%
Cholesterol	23.61mg	30%
Sodium	147.35mg	23%
Potassium	180.55mg	15%
Total Carbs	13.05g	17%
Sugars	2.88g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	25%
Protein	5.89g	45%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	33%
Iron	0.6mg	14%
Calcium	70.7mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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