Grilled Eggplant, Tomato And 2-Cheese Sandwiches
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1eggplant, about 1½ pounds
- 8ounces zucchini
- Pan spray
- Small loaf unsliced country bread
- 2ounces smoked mozzarella cheese (to yield ½ cup coarsely grated, tightly packed)
- 1ounce Parmigiano Reggiano (to yield â…“ cup coarsely grated)
- 2teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Few sprigs basil to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
- 1pound ripe tomatoes
- Black pepper to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
786 calories; 28 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 104 grams carbohydrates; 19 grams dietary fiber; 28 grams sugars; 34 grams protein; 1232 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
Wash and trim eggplant. Cut into 4 long slices and parboil in water to cover for 1 minute. Drain.
- Step 2
Wash, trim and slice zucchini lengthwise into 4 slices.
- Step 3
Prepare double-size stovetop grill and spray the slices on one side with pan spray. Arrange them on the grill sprayed side down, and grill on the stovetop grill for a couple of minutes. Spray and turn and grill a few more minutes, until tender.
- Step 4
Slice crust from ends of the bread. Cut into 4 long slices.
- Step 5
Coarsely grate the cheeses.
- Step 6
Remove the zucchini from the grill; set aside.
- Step 7
Mix the anchovy paste with the vinegar.
- Step 8
Spread the eggplant slices on one side with anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill on stovetop over medium-high heat for a few minutes, until browned.
- Step 9
Grill the bread on both sides.
- Step 10
Chop the basil. Prepare and slice each tomato into 4 thick slices.
- Step 11
Turn the eggplant and brush with vinegar-anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill a couple of minutes, until browned on the other side.
- Step 12
Arrange the eggplant, mozzarella, zucchini, Parmigiano, tomatoes and basil on each of two slices. Season with pepper. Top with remaining bread and cut in half.
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