Grilling brings out the best flavor and texture in eggplant, making it an excellent companion to chicken in this simple summer sandwich. Serve with a seasonal greens salad to round out the rainbow of vegetables more fully, and while you’ve got the grill out, toss some sweet peaches on there for a nutritious, luscious dessert.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fat-free Italian dressing
- 1 Tbsp. chopped basil
- Pepper to taste
Pitas:
- 1 small eggplant, sliced
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and halved
- 4 whole wheat pitas, halved
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients. Split the marinade into two bowls, one for basting and one for dressing.
- Brush half the dressing on the eggplant, chicken, and tomatoes. Grill, flipping once, until the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF and the veggies are tender (15-20 minutes). Discard remaining basting marinade.
- Warm the pitas in the microwave for a few seconds until they are soft and pliable.
- Slice the grilled chicken, stuff into the warmed pitas with slices of eggplant and tomato, and drizzle with remaining marinade.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 314 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | ||
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% | |
| Sodium 440mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars 10g | ||
| Includes 1g Added Sugars | 2% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 0g | ||
| Protein 21g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 112.8mg | 8% | |
| Iron 1.7mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 730mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A 21.5mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 7.4mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E 1.4mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K 12mcg | 10% | |
| Thiamin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Riboflavin 0.3mg | 20% | |
| Niacin 11.4mg | 70% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.6mg | 35% | |
| Folate 72.6mcg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.1mcg | 6% | |
| Biotin 1.2mcg | 4% | |
| Chloride 18.6mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 1.3mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus 168.6mg | 15% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 41mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 0.7mg | 6% | |
| Selenium 13.9mcg | 25% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.4mg | 15% | |
| Chromium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 8.4mcg | 20% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Eggplant, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Whole Wheat Pita Bread (stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Sugar, Salt, Calcium Propionate (preservative)), Tomatoes, Fat Free Italian Dressing (water, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Dried Garlic, Maltodextrin, Soybean Oil (adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat), Dried Onion, Xanthan Gum, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (as Preservatives), Calcium Disodium Edta To Protect Flavor, Spices, Vitamin E Acetate, Reb A, Caramel Color, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Modified Corn Starch), Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Basil.
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