Roasted Eggplant Gyros with Watermelon Rind Pickles

Roasted Eggplant Gyros with Watermelon Rind Pickles

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These eggplant gyros are packed full of fresh ingredients, creamy tzatziki sauce, and tangy watermelon rind pickles. Get the recipe!

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Cooking tools:

  • Mandoline
  • Food processor
  • Blender
  • Pepper mill
  • Pastry brush
  • Mason jar
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Colander
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Paper towel
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. thick watermelon rind
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup pure cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dried pink peppercorns
  • 1 medium eggplant, trimmed, unpeeled, and cut lengthwise into ¼-inch slices (14 oz.)
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 8-oz. sweet potato, bias-sliced very thin (see tip in intro)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons salt-free Greek seasoning
  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 rounds whole wheat pita bread, halved and split
  • 2 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

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