SAUCY PORTOBELLO PITAS

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Portobello mushrooms replace spicy ground lamb in this healthier version of a gyro. The meat-free sandwich is served with the refreshing cucumber-mint yogurt sauce of the Greek classic. -Lisa Hundley, Aberdeen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 to 1/3 cup minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
PITAS:
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 pita pocket halves, warmed
8 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
8 slices tomato

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cucumber sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle mushrooms with pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and Greek seasoning. In a large skillet, cook mushrooms in oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until tender., Cut pita breads in half; line each with a slice of onion and tomato. Cut mushrooms in half; place in pitas. Serve with cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges