Spicy Veggie Pita Sandwich

When you put together a few aromatic and tasty vegetables, a little cooking oil, some herbs and spices, you get a nice filling for a sandwich. But if you like pita bread or pocket bread, then all you have to do is stuff this filling in your pocket bread. And now you have a wonderful, healthy sandwich, but different from the usual.

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Avocado, Bell Peppers, Black Pepper, Cayenne, Cilantro, Coriander, Cumin, Garlic, Olive Oil, Onions, Tomatoes

Spicy Veggie Pita Sandwich

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Serves	2
Prep time	5 minutes
Cook time	15 minutes
Total time	20 minutes
Dietary	Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meal type	Lunch, Main Dish
Misc	Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
Region	Indian

Ingredients

2 Pita breads (large ones, if possible, whole wheat or regular)
1 Onion (finely chopped)
1 Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
1 Tomato (finely chopped)
1 stick Celery (peeled, finely chopped)
1 Small Potato (with or without skin, finely chopped)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
4 tablespoons Olive Oil (or Avocado oil, or any cooking oil)

Optional

4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons Cilantro (finely chopped)
1 cup Grated Cheese (Mozarella, Spicy Jack, Provolone)

Note

Serving Suggestions:

1) Serve hot.
2) Serve with a side of fruit or chips.

Options:

1) If you are Vegan, skip the cheese.

Directions

Step 1
Place a non-stick frypan on medium heat. Add oil.
Step 2
When oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until garlic is cooked.
Step 4
Add the chopped celery and potatoes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry the veggies uncovered. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the celery and potatoes are cooked.
Step 5
Add the spices. Add the tomatoes. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the cilantro. Mix thoroughly. Lower the heat to Simmer or Very Low.
Step 6
Have a microwaveable Platter ready to place the finished pita sandwiches.
Step 7
Place a pita bread in the toaster oven, or a microwave oven). When the pita is slightly heated up, take it out. Cut a pita into two in the middle.
Step 8
Take a heated up pita-half in your hand. Using your fingers, pry it open slightly until it creates a pocket. Sometimes it may not be a perfect pocket, but that's okay.
Step 9
Add 1 tablespoon of grated cheese at the bottom of the pita-half.
Step 10
Add a few tablespoons of the veggie mixture, one tablespoon at a time, until almost full.
Step 11
Top it with a tablespoon of grated cheese, if you like, and if there is room. Place the pita-half sideways on a microwaveable platter.
Step 12
Repeat Step 8 through 11, until all the pita-half sandwiches are done.
Step 13
When the four pita-half sandwiches are done, place the platter with the sandwiches in the microwave for a minute on High, or until the cheese appears melted a little.
Step 14
Serve the sandwiches hot, with a side of fruit or chips.