Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

Name: Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams large globe eggplant (about , sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds; 1 serving Salt; 227 grams fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch slices; 1 large beefsteak tomato; 1 medium red onion; 10 fresh basil leaves; 59 milliliters About extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 6 smalls burger buns

If you have around around 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Grilled Eggplant Sandwich might be an awesome lacto ovo vegetarian recipe to try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 532 calories, 21g of protein, and 29g of fat each. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have globe eggplant, salt, burger buns, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Plenty of people really liked this main course. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. Users who liked this recipe also liked Grilled Eggplant Sandwich, Grilled Eggplant Sandwich, and Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich.

Instructions

Salt eggplant rounds: Line a large tray with paper towels.

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Eggplant

Salt

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Paper Towels

Lay out the rounds of eggplant on the tray in a single layer. Salt generously on both sides.

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Eggplant

Salt

Let sit while you prepare the other ingredients.

Coat tomato and onions slices with vinegar and olive oil in casserole dish:

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Olive Oil

Vinegar

Onion

Tomato

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Casserole Dish

Cut the tomato into 1/4 inch thick slices.

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Tomato

Cut the red onion into 1/8 inch slices.

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Red Onion

Pour the two vinegars and a teaspoon of olive oil into a flat container such as a casserole dish.

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Olive Oil

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Casserole Dish

Sprinkle with a little salt and stir with a fork to combine.

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Salt

Lay the onions and tomatoes down in the container and turn to coat with the dressing.

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Tomato

Onion

Prepare your grill for high, direct heat. Make sure the grates are clean, and close the lid.

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Grill

Grill the eggplant rounds: Once the eggplant slices have been sitting for at least 15 minutes, pat them dry with more paper towels.

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Eggplant

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Paper Towels

Grill

Use a pastry brush to paint them on both sides with olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Pastry Brush

Lay the slices on the grill and grill them for about 3-4 minutes per side with the lid closed, until nicely browned.

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Grill

Remove from grill. Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill, for about 30 seconds to a minute, just enough to get lightly toasted.

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Hamburger Bun

Toast

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Grill

Assemble the sandwiches: To build the sandwich, set out your burger buns. Put two or three rounds of eggplant slices on top of the bottom bun. Then add a tomato slice and some red onion.

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Hamburger Bun

Red Onion

Eggplant

Tomato

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