Eggplant
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photo by Andi Longmeadow Farm
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise (use light if you wish)
- 1 tablespoon romano cheese, grated (Parmesan can be subbed)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice (I have used lime with good results)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (season salt can be used too)
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
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Bread and Toppings
- 1 small purple onion, sliced
- 4 slices Italian bread
- fresh basil leaf
directions
- 1. Combine mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and salt.
- 2. Brush eggplant slices (after slicing) on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Grill, turning once, 8 minutes or until slightly charred and tender.
- 4. Brush tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning once, 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Remove and slice into quarters lengthwise.
- 5. Evenly spread bread with mayonnaise mixture, then top with basil, onion, eggplant and tomatoes.
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Reviews
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Yummy! I ended up roasting the eggplant along with red bell pepper and onions. Loved the mayonnaise!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Andi Longmeadow Farm
United States
I have been a member of food.com (Recipezaar) since January 2007. . I love to photograph food and have reviewed almost 1500 recipes. I used to be a forum host here for many years, but now - all that has gone away. Memories are all that exist. I hope you enjoy any one of my recipes and make it your own. Thanks for visiting my page.
