Ingredients
3 tbsp oil
12 slice eggplant (thin), diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
6 pita breads
1 1/2 cup prepared spaghetti sauce
2 1/2 oz pepperoni, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add diced
eggplant, a little at a time, and cook until golden brown, adding
remaining oil as needed. Drain eggplant on paper towels. Add red
pepper and cook until tender-crisp. Drain on paper towels. Separate
pita breads, pulling completely apart into halves. Arrange on baking
sheet, cut sides up. Spread 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce on each
pita bread half. Top with some of eggplant, red pepper, pepperoni and
onion slices. Bake at 400F 5 minutes.
(C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times
Servings: 6 servings
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