Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Pita Pockets

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Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Pita Pockets

 

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup Italian Dressing -- bottled

3 tablespoons Fresh Mint -- finely chopped

4 Slices Firm Tofu -- 3/4-inch-thick slices firm tofu (from

14-ounce package), drained well on several paper towels

2 Green Bell Peppers -- quartered lengthwise, seeded

8 green onions -- all but 3 inches of green tops trimmed

2 Pita Breads -- 7 inch diameter, cut in half crosswise

 

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk dressing and mint in small bowl to blend.

 

Arrange tofu, bell peppers and green onions on small platter; brush with some of

dressing mixture.

 

Wrap pita bread in foil; place at edge of grill to warm through. Grill

vegetables and tofu until lightly charred and heated through, occasionally

turning and brushing with some dressing mixture, about 8 minutes for vegetables

and 5 minutes for tofu.

 

Cut tofu and peppers into 1/4-inch pieces.

 

Fill each pita half with 1/4 of tofu and peppers. Top each with 2 green

onions

 

Drizzle with any remaining dressing mixture and serve.

 

Description:

" Purchased tabbouleh spooned onto whole romaine lettuce leaves is

ideal with these Mediterranean-inspired sandwiches. "

Source:

" Wegetarian Recipes around the World http://www.ivu.org/ "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 249 Calories; 12g Fat (37.8% calories

from fat); 23g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

35mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 1

1/2 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Follow with baklava and fresh grapes.

 

NOTES : Follow with baklava and fresh grapes.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0