Wave 1 - Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Pockets

  • Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Pockets

    1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
    2 Tbsp. prepared hummus
    1/2 tsp. dried oregano
    Canola oil spray
    1 large red onion, cut in 1-inch slices
    1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1-inch strips
    1 Japanese eggplant, cut diagonally in 1-inch slices
    8 cherry tomatoes
    1 large garlic clove, minced
    1 tsp. ground coriander
    1 tsp. ground cumin
    1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
    2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    4 pocket-style whole-wheat pita breads

    Prepare the sauce by whisking together the yogurt, hummus and oregano in a small bowl. Season it to taste with salt and pepper and set it aside.

    Coat a grill or a ridged grill-pan with cooking spray. Heat it until very hot.

    Put the vegetables on skewers, one type of vegetable per skewer.

    In a bowl whisk together the garlic, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, pepper flakes and oil for the marinade. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Pour the marinade into a flat pan or plate big enough to hold the skewered vegetables. Place the skewers in the pan, turning to coat all sides of the vegetables, using a pastry brush, if desired.

    Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until tender. Check frequently. Tomatoes will cook the fastest; the other vegetables will take varying amounts of time. Remove each skewer when it is done. Slide the vegetables off the skewers and into a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap for 10 minutes, so the vegetables can release their juices and soften. Meanwhile, heat the pita bread, either on the grill for 1 minute, or in the microwave for 15 seconds, until warm and soft.

    Tuck one-fourth of the vegetables into the pocket of each pita. Top it with a quarter of the yogurt sauce and serve.