Roasted Vegetable Pita With Creamy Feta Dressing

Vegetarian
Health score
26%
Roasted Vegetable Pita With Creamy Feta Dressing
25 min.
3
564kcal

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This roasted vegetable pita with creamy feta dressing is an explosion of flavors and textures. The warm, tender roasted veggies are nestled inside a pita half, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. The star of the show is the creamy feta dressing, which adds a tangy and salty kick to the dish. The combination of eggplant, bell peppers, onions, and chickpeas creates a delightful texture contrast, while the basil and dill add a refreshing touch. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies, and the pita bread makes it a more substantial meal. The best part? You can customize it with your favorite vegetables and spices. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil shredded
  • 0.3 cup basil shredded
  • 1.5 teaspoon brown sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoon brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup chickpeas 
  • cup eggplant cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • teaspoons dill dried fresh
  • teaspoon thyme dried fresh chopped (or)
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons milk (soy is okay)
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried fresh chopped (or)
  •  wholewheat pita breads 
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  •  bell pepper green red cut into 1/2-inch pieces (you may use )
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • large tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • blender
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Prepare and cut the vegetables.
  2. Combine in a mixing bowl all of the above ingredients, except the tomatoes, basil leaves, dressing, and pita halves. You may leave the chickpeas out, if you wish.Toss vegetable mixture to lightly glaze the vegetables with olive oil.Spoon vegetable mixture onto a broiler pan or cookie sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Broil 5 minutes, add tomatoes and basil leaves to vegetable mixture and stir. Baste with additional marinade and broil for an additional 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender and lightly browned. Tomatoes and basil should be just warmed; if you prefer the tomato softer, add with vegetable mixture at the beginning.Prepare the dressing while vegetables are broiling.Divide the vegetable mixture evenly between pita halves.
  3. Drizzle with Creamy Feta Dressing.
  4. Serve.Creamy Feta Dressing:.
  5. Combine all ingredients except the dill into a blender and blend until smooth.Scrape the sides of the blender as needed.
  6. Add more milk as needed to get a consistency that is rather thin and pourable.
  7. Pour into a bowl and sir in dill.
  8. Add more lemon juice if a tangier taste is preferred. Enjoy! This makes enough for 2-4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories564kcal
Protein9.42%
Fat57.51%
Carbs33.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
163.92
Glycemic Load
23.45
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.731304347826%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
23.42mg
Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.62mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
1.91mg
Isorhamnetin
1.17mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
6.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:564.19kcal
28.21%
Fat:36.96g
56.86%
Saturated Fat:8.65g
54.06%
Carbohydrates:47.82g
15.94%
Net Carbohydrates:41.38g
15.05%
Sugar:13.03g
14.47%
Cholesterol:29.96mg
9.99%
Sodium:1106.31mg
48.1%
Protein:13.62g
27.24%
Vitamin C:51.1mg
61.94%
Vitamin K:55.89µg
53.23%
Manganese:0.9mg
45.03%
Vitamin E:5.04mg
33.57%
Calcium:322.63mg
32.26%
Phosphorus:279.32mg
27.93%
Fiber:6.44g
25.77%
Folate:99.68µg
24.92%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.98%
Vitamin A:1164.34IU
23.29%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.66%
Iron:3.73mg
20.71%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.64%
Potassium:649.36mg
18.55%
Magnesium:65.84mg
16.46%
Copper:0.31mg
15.43%
Zinc:2.19mg
14.57%
Vitamin B12:0.68µg
11.36%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.85%
Selenium:6.78µg
9.68%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.58%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.41%
Source:Food.com