Thai Eggplant Sandwich
- Total Time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1large eggplant
- 1tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 3tablespoons, plus1 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive oil
- ÂĽcup coarsely chopped golden raisins
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 9ounces mild chevre
- 6thick slices peasant bread, lightly toasted
- 18fresh large fresh basil leaves, plus 2 tablespoons slivered, for garnish
- 6large slices ripe tomato, ÂĽ-inch thick
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
307 calories; 17 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 13 grams protein; 549 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prick the eggplant with a fork. Wrap in foil and bake 1 hour. Unwrap, let cool slightly and cut in half. Scoop out pulp, discarding as many seeds as possible. Coarsely chop and place in a bowl. Stir in chopped basil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon oil, raisins and salt and pepper.
- Step 2
In another bowl, mix the chevre with 2 tablespoons of oil and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the broiler.
- Step 3
To assemble, spread the eggplant mixture evenly over the bread slices. Cover with the whole basil leaves. Spread the chevre mixture over the basil and top each sandwich with a tomato slice. Brush the tomatoes with the remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until the tomato just starts to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the slivered basil and serve immediately.
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I sliced the eggplant and drizzled it with olive oil before baking. I used less tomato then called for, maybe my eggplant was small. It was delicious.