Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Sauce
    1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
    1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    salt and pepper
    Filling
    2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
    1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
    1/3 cup scallion, diced
    1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (yes, that's a 2nd measurement)
    1 large eggplant, trimmed and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
    2 tablespoons olive oil (3rd measurment)
    Pitas
    4 pita bread
    salt
Preparation
    Preheat broiler to high.
    Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
    Toss tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, olives, vinegar, parsley, oregano, oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Chill until ready to use.
    Saute eggplant in oil over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture.
    Brush pitas with oil, season with salt, and broil until lightly toasted on both sides.
    Assemble by placing each pita on top of a sheet of foil or parchment paper.
    Drizzle 1/4 cup of sauce down the center of the pita and place about 1 cup of vegetables on top of the sauce.
    Wrap foil or paper around pita and serve.

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