Name: Roasted Veggie Pitas
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 small zucchini (6 ounces), thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 small yellow summer squash (6 ounces), thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup); 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 0.5 of a red sweet pepper, cut into thin strips (1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 large pita bread rounds, halved; 4 teaspoons bottled vinaigrette or Italian salad dressing; 0.75 cup shredded smoked provolone or mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)

Roasted Veggie Pitas

Roasting brings out the sweetness of the vegetables in this vegetarian sandwich recipe, which is topped off with smoked provolone cheese.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 21, 2018

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Egg Free Vegetarian Nut-Free

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Ingredients

1 small zucchini (6 ounces), thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small yellow summer squash (6 ounces), thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ of a red sweet pepper, cut into thin strips (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large pita bread rounds, halved
4 teaspoons bottled vinaigrette or Italian salad dressing
¾ cup shredded smoked provolone or mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, place zucchini, summer squash, onion, mushrooms, and sweet pepper. Add oil, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat. Spread vegetable mixture evenly in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Divide roasted vegetables among pita bread halves; drizzle with salad dressing. Top with shredded cheese. If desired, place filled pitas on a baking sheet and bake in the 450-degree F oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

Tips

Variation: Avocado Veggie Sandwiches. Prepare as above, except omit salad dressing. In a small bowl mash 1 avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled, with 1 Tablespoon lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread avocado mixture in pita bread rounds before filling with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270	Calories
16g	Fat
24g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Sodium 669mg	29%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.