Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal.

Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 ciabatta rolls, split
  • 4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 medium heirloom tomato, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
  • 6 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • 1. Mix oil and garlic; brush onto cut sides of rolls and both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side. Grill tomato, covered, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Grill rolls, cut side down, until toasted, 1-2 minutes.
  • 3. Spread roll bottoms with goat cheese. Top with basil, eggplant and tomato; close sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 538 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 958mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein.