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.
Hover over the highlighted Keywords below for Images and/or Description of some of the Ingredients:
Avocado, Bell Peppers, Black Pepper, Cayenne, Cilantro, Coriander, Cumin, Garlic, Olive Oil, Onions, Tomatoes
Spicy Veggie Pita Sandwich
Print recipe| 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.  | |
