Name: Feta, Garbanzo Bean, and Eggplant Pita Sandwiches
Yield: Makes 6 halves
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound Japanese eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, 1/2 cup juices reserved; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided; 5 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, divided; 3 pita bread rounds, warmed in oven or toasted

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Feta, Garbanzo Bean, and Eggplant Pita SandwichesTina Rupp

These good-for-you sandwiches are low in fat and meatless.

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