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- Why it’s better for you: Lots more fiber; lots less “bad” fats
- grilled eggplant gyros with fresh tzatziki
- Ingredients
- 1 large (1 1/4 pound) eggplant, cut into 12 rounds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 recipe Jackie’s Greek Gyro Seasoning (see below)
- 1 1/3 cups plain fat-free Greek yogurt or vegan alternative
- Juice of 1/2 small lemon (1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely diced unpeeled English cucumber
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 4 whole grain pocketless pitas, lightly grilled
- 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1105g | |
| Calories 742 | |
| Calories from Fat 462 | 62% |
| Total Fat 52.43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 12.64g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium 2062mg | 59% |
| Total Carbs 58.18g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.7g | 62% |
| Sugars 35.73g | 24% |
| Protein 18.62g | 30% |
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