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Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches

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Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches

This is a grilled eggplant recipe that isn't just for a side dish. These eggplant sandwiches make a delicious, hearty lunch or dinner, and they're easy to make. Enjoy a grilled eggplant sandwich today!

Serves: 2

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients
  • 3 large Japanese eggplants (about 12 ounces), each cut lengthwise into thirds
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus 8 large fresh basil leaves
  • 4 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices country-style bread
  • 1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 4 slices (about 4 ounces) Fontina cheese
  • fresh basil sprigs
Instructions
  1. Prepare grill (medium-high heat).
     
  2. Sprinkle eggplant slices generously with salt. Let stand 5 minutes. Pat dry.
     
  3. Combine oil, garlic, and chopped basil in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
     
  4. Brush eggplant slices, bread, and tomato slices with garlic oil.
     
  5. Grill eggplant until very tender and slighty charred, turning frequently, about 7 minutes per side.
     
  6. Arrange bread and tomatoes on grill during last 3 minutes of eggplant-grilling time and cook until bread is golden and tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute per side.
     
  7. Transfer 2 bread slices to plate.
     
  8. Top each remaining bread slice with eggplant, cheese, tomato slices, and whole basil leaves, dividing evenly.
     
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
     
  10. Cover grill until cheese just melts, about 1 minute.
     
  11. Transfer sandwiches to plate. Top with second bread slices. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.

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