Guest guest Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 {Moderator's note: I'm sure this could be made successfully without the olive oil.} Pitta Pocket Submitted by Nayna Kanabar,naynakanabar2hotmail.com (Replace 2 by @). Pitta pocket is a snack or complete meal that uses grilled vegetables in pitta pocket. Recipe Type:Very low fat, no added cholesterolPreparation Time: 30 minutesIngredients: 1 red pepper 1 green pepper 1 yellow pepper 4 mushrooms 1 small aubergine 1 courgette handful diced paneer(optional) pitta bread For marinade: 1 tspn crushed garlic /ginger paste. 1 tspn chopped green chillies. 2 tspn tomato ketchup 1 tspn chilli sauce 1 Tbsp soya sauce 1 tspn olive oil Salt to taste Preparation Mix all the ingredients for marinade. Chop all vegetables into chunks and toss in marinade. Leave for 30 mins. Next place all the marinaded vegetables on a flat, slightly oiled baking tray and grill until vegtables just begin to char. (alternatively vegetables can be put on skewer and barbecued). Remove from grill. Slice a warmed pitta bread and fill with the cooked vegetables. Serve hot with side salad or coriander-mint chutney. Green Chilli Pickle Ingredients: Green chilies, de-seeded and finely chopped, 1 cup Lime or lemon juice, fresh, 2 Tablespoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds, powdered, 2 teaspoon Salt to taste Preparation Mix all the ingredients in a bowl thoroughly and put in sun light for 2-3 hours. Clean a jar and dry it in sun light. Transfer to the pickle to the jar and cover it with airtight lid. Carot Pickle Ingredients: Carrot, chopped into thin 1 inch long sticks, 2 cup Lime or lemon juice, fresh, 2 Tablespoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds, powdered, 2 teaspoon Aniseed, 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Preparation Mix all the ingredients in a bowl thoroughly and put in sun light for 2-3 hours. Transfer to a ja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Wow. That grilled veggie pita thing sounds good! I used to run a cafe in a health food store and one of our best sellers was a grilled veggie panini. It was not vegan or fat free, but can be modified to meet either. First I saute' thin slices of onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and portabella mushrooms in a little olive oil. You can use no oil in a non-stick pan, but keep in mind that these are generally considered to be toxic and unsafe whereas Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a monounsaturated heart healthy fat and most veggies are fat-soluable, meaning you need a little fat for your body to absorb the nutrients from them. I tradionally used sourdough bread for the flavor, but have used Ezekiel Bread for a healthier option, and usually use ciabatta rolls when I make it at home. We would spread the bread with pesto, which is traditionally prepared with parmesan and not vegan, but if you prefer a substitute there are many options. We'd put a slice of provolone on each side and fill w/ veggies then grill in the panini press (or george forman works just as well without having two giant grills taking up the counter!). I used the pesto on mine, but skipped the provolone. It's a tasty, filling meal!! Pair it w/ a salad or some tomato soup!! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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