GRILLED SOUVLAKI SANDWICH

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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 green, red or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, (about 1 clove)
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 12 oz. sweet Italian-style pre-cooked turkey or chicken sausage or vegetarian sausage
• 4 whole wheat or white pita pockets (get the softest and freshest type you can find)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, for serving (optional)
1 lb. asparagus
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, (about 1 clove)
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. salt-free lemon pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and peppers until they are soft and well browned, about 15 minutes total, stirring occasionally. (Prepare the asparagus now, if you are serving it.) If they are getting too browned, reduce the heat. Remove them from the heat once they are soft and browned. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. oil, the garlic and the salt and set it aside. Cut the sausages most of the way through lengthwise, and grill them for 8 - 10 minutes until they are light to medium brown, flipping them once. Meanwhile, brush the olive oil mixture onto both outer sides of the pita pockets (don't cut them), stacking them as you go so they can share their oil. Next, lay the pita pockets on the grill for about 3 minutes per side, flipping once, until they start to puff up (if they are fresh enough) and are lightly browned in spots. Watch them carefully so they don't burn. Fold one pita pocket around each sausage, topping the sausage with the onions and peppers, and feta cheese (optional). Serve with Grilled or Broiled Asparagus Preheat the grill or broiler. Trim the ends of the asparagus spears and lay them in a flat dish. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, salt and lemon pepper seasoning. Drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and stir them to coat. Grill them on a vegetable or fish grilling tray or broil them on a baking sheet for 10 - 15 minutes, flipping once, until they are tender.

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