Eggplant and Mozzarella Sandwich
photo by Sharon123
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium purple onions, cut into very thin strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 dash dried thyme
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into very thin strips
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 loaf Italian bread (16 oz) or 1 French baguette
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
directions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly oil the foil Cut the eggplant lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place on the prepared baking sheet; brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Broil 5 1/2 inches from the heat with the oven door partially opened for 6 to 7 minutes or until tender and golden -- watch it so it doesn't burn. Coarsely chop the eggplant and set aside.
- Saute onion, garlic, black pepper, and thyme in the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in the reserved eggplant, tomatoes, parsley, and vinegar. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cut the bread in half lengthwise; rub each cut side with the halved garlic clove; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil until lightly browned. Place the reserved eggplant mixture on the bottom half of the toasted bread; top with mozzarella cheese slices. Broil 5 1/2 inches from the heat 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Cover with the top half of the bread.
- Cut into 4 portions, and serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
breezermom
United States