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1 ½ pounds eggplant
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 large cloves garlic, grated
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon piment d'Espelette or Aleppo pepper
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1 cup shredded cucumber
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½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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1 clove garlic, grated
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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4 whole-wheat pita breads, warmed
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1 large tomato, chopped
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2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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¼ cup slivered red onion
Eggplant Gyros
Eggplant's meaty texture is a delicious vegetarian stand-in for the lamb that typically fills a gyro sandwich. The vegetable absorbs the lemony-herby-spicy marinade like a sponge, so if you have time, let it marinate for the full day.
Nutrition Information
283
Calories
45g
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
498mg
Potassium
10g
Fiber
14g
Sugar