Grilled Eggplant Pitas with Chicken and Goat Cheese

Health score
8%
Grilled Eggplant Pitas with Chicken and Goat Cheese
45 min.
4
104kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dish that combines the smokiness of grilled eggplant with the freshness of herbs and the richness of goat cheese, then Grilled Eggplant Pitas with Chicken and Goat Cheese is just what you need. This tantalizing recipe is perfect for both lunch and dinner, offering a healthy yet satisfying option that everyone will love.

The star of this dish, the eggplant, is not only packed with flavor, but it also boasts numerous health benefits. Its tender texture and smoky taste after grilling perfectly complement the juicy, marinated grilled chicken, making each bite an explosion of flavors. Topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh basil, this meal promises to elevate your culinary experience.

With just 104 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free choice that doesn't compromise on taste. The combination of fresh basil, tangy tomatoes, and the rich essence of grilled chicken makes these pitas a fantastic way to introduce vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table. In about 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends.

Wrap these flavor-packed pitas in foil or parchment for a quick meal on the go, or serve them up fresh and warm right off the grill. Either way, your taste buds are in for a treat!

Ingredients

  • inch eggplant 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh thinly sliced
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • ounces grilled chicken boneless skinless thinly sliced
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads cut in half ()
  • 0.5 cup plum tomatoes thinly sliced ( 2 tomatoes)

Equipment

  • baking paper
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Lightly coat both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray.
  3. Place eggplant on grill rack or grill pan; grill 2 minutes on each side or until eggplant is lightly browned.
  4. Fill each pita half with 1 eggplant slice, 1/3 cup of Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken, 2 tablespoons goat cheese, one-fourth of tomato, and 1 tablespoon basil. Wrap in foil or parchment paper; chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories104kcal
Protein46.4%
Fat47.7%
Carbs5.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.75
Glycemic Load
0.58
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.5434782245885%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:103.8kcal
5.19%
Fat:5.41g
8.33%
Saturated Fat:2.72g
16.98%
Carbohydrates:1.51g
0.5%
Net Carbohydrates:1.1g
0.4%
Sugar:0.93g
1.03%
Cholesterol:33.1mg
11.03%
Sodium:82.97mg
3.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.85g
23.69%
Vitamin B3:3.06mg
15.29%
Selenium:9.12µg
13.03%
Phosphorus:112.9mg
11.29%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.37%
Vitamin A:486.57IU
9.73%
Vitamin K:8.84µg
8.42%
Copper:0.15mg
7.43%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.67%
Vitamin C:4.34mg
5.26%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.91%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.74%
Iron:0.83mg
4.63%
Potassium:161.4mg
4.61%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.75%
Magnesium:14.14mg
3.54%
Calcium:30.2mg
3.02%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
3%
Folate:9.19µg
2.3%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.16%
Fiber:0.41g
1.64%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.33%
Source:My Recipes