Egg & veggie pittas

Vegetarian
Health score
28%
Egg & veggie pittas
35 min.
2
453kcal

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If you’re looking for a delicious and wholesome vegetarian meal, look no further than these scrumptious Egg & Veggie Pittas! Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. The interplay of roasted aubergine, velvety eggs, and crunchy beetroot salad creates a delightful harmony that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe not only showcases the wonderful flavors of fresh vegetables but also incorporates the spicy kick of harissa and the creamy goodness of Greek yogurt. Perfectly balanced with protein from the eggs and the natural sweetness of carrots and beetroot, these pittas are satisfying yet light. With just 35 minutes of cooking time, you won’t spend all day in the kitchen, making it a great option for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.

Serve these delightful pittas as a satisfying main course or as part of a spread for a casual gathering with friends. The color and presentation are as appealing as the taste, making them a lovely addition to any table. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just exploring plant-based options, these Egg & Veggie Pittas are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Get ready to enjoy a wholesome, flavorful meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delightful to eat!

Ingredients

  •  eggplant thick cut into rounds
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil 
  • tbsp harissa 
  •  eggs 
  • tbsp red wine vinegar 
  • tsp agave nectar 
  •  beets raw grated
  • large carrots julienned peeled
  • 0.5 small onion red very finely sliced
  • tbsp nonfat greek yogurt 0%
  • tbsp optional: dill chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  day old pita bread 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas
  2. Put the aubergine slices on a baking sheet, season, brush with oil and bake for 15 mins. Turn, spread with the harissa, and bake for another 5 mins.
  3. Meanwhile, carefully lower the eggs into a pan of boiling water, turn down the heat and simmer for 10 mins. Run under cold water to cool, peel and put to one side.
  4. In a bowl, mix the vinegar and agave or sugar with some seasoning, then tip in the beetroot, carrot and onion. In another bowl, mix together the yogurt, dill, garlic and seasoning. Toast the pittas and split them in half. Slice the eggs and put them inside the pittas with the spicy aubergine rounds and some of the beetroot salad. Spoon in the yogurt and serve with any of the remaining aubergine, salad and yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein15.18%
Fat31.22%
Carbs53.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
113.92
Glycemic Load
6.39
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.34956509134%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
196.23mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1.46mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
5.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:453.43kcal
22.67%
Fat:16.41g
25.25%
Saturated Fat:3.09g
19.32%
Carbohydrates:63.4g
21.13%
Net Carbohydrates:50.26g
18.28%
Sugar:22.18g
24.65%
Cholesterol:165.18mg
55.06%
Sodium:473.5mg
20.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.96g
35.93%
Vitamin A:6386.28IU
127.73%
Manganese:1.77mg
88.7%
Selenium:42.68µg
60.97%
Fiber:13.14g
52.56%
Folate:152.6µg
38.15%
Phosphorus:327.65mg
32.76%
Potassium:1049.76mg
29.99%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.6%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.15%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.72%
Magnesium:97.53mg
24.38%
Vitamin E:3.48mg
23.19%
Copper:0.46mg
22.91%
Vitamin K:22.16µg
21.11%
Vitamin B5:2.09mg
20.88%
Iron:3.72mg
20.68%
Vitamin B3:3.88mg
19.38%
Vitamin C:14.25mg
17.28%
Zinc:2.26mg
15.03%
Calcium:116.97mg
11.7%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10.03%
Vitamin D:0.88µg
5.87%