Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) and Mozzarella Sandwiches
photo by FLKeysJen
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
2 Sandwiches
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup Italian dressing (your favorie or homemade with olive oil)
- 12 ounces baby eggplants, cut in 1/2 inch thick lengthwise slices
- 2 large crusty rolls, split
- 4 -6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (or deli,adjust depending on your taste)
- 1 roma tomato, sliced thin
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf
directions
- Prepare a moderately hot grill.
- On a platter, pour 2 T dressing over eggplant slices, (I brush the slices to cut back on calories).
- Grill eggplant over moderate heat, brushing with more dressing, until charred and soft on the inside, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush cut sides of rolls with remaining dressing, place around edge of grill, and toast until a golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Layer rolls with eggplant, cheese, tomato, and basil leaves and replace tops.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Crabbycakes
Grand Lake O the Cherokees, OK
I enjoy oil painting, travel and of course, cooking. One of my hobbies is collecting cookbooks.
I used to working in the restaurant industry and enjoy International cooking especially.
Pet Peeve: Standing in line to get in a restaurant.