Best 8 Grilled Eggplant And Fresh Mozzarella On Ciabatta Recipes

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**Grilled Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella on Ciabatta: A Culinary Symphony of Mediterranean Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our grilled eggplant and fresh mozzarella on ciabatta recipe. This delectable dish combines the smoky richness of grilled eggplant, the creamy goodness of fresh mozzarella, and the robust flavor of ciabatta bread, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With three variations to choose from, this recipe offers a versatile culinary experience that caters to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer the classic combination of basil and tomato, the tangy zest of sun-dried tomatoes and arugula, or the piquant kick of Calabrian chili paste, this recipe has something for every palate. Get ready to elevate your taste buds and indulge in a Mediterranean masterpiece that will transport you to a world of culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED EGGPLANT, RED PEPPER AND FRESH MOZZARELLA CIABATTA SANDWICH



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Grilled Eggplant Red Pepper and Fresh Mozzarella Ciabatta Sandwich with Garlic Mayonnaise is a Vegetarian's Delight!

Provided by Susan Williams

Categories     Food

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c. mayonnaise
4 cloves of garlic, smashed to a paste (see Technique #1, above)
sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2" rounds
olive oil
2 red bell peppers
1 loaf of ciabatta, sliced lengthwise, in half
1 log of fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/2" rounds
fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise and the garlic paste in a small bowl, and season well with salt and pepper. Allow flavors to marry, in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat a grill to high. Brush the peppers with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Char on the grill. Place in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, and let them steam themselves in the bowl for 10 minutes.When 10 minutes have elapsed, remove the skin, stem, and seeds. Slice into eighths.
  • Brush the eggplant on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Put bread on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 30 seconds, to warm it through and to crisp up the crust. Spread the bottom half of the bread with the garlic mayo, then place on eggplant slices and fresh mozzarella. Return this half of bread to the grill and close the lid to melt the cheese. This should take about a a couple of minutes. Remove from grill and top with red peppers and basil. Drizzle with additional olive oil, and another sprinkle of salt and pepper, to taste. Spread top half of bread with some mayo, and place on top of sandwich. Slice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 16 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 30 grams fat, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 850 grams sodium, Sugar 14 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FRESH MOZZARELLA ON CIABATTA



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Easy and delicious! The flavors will explode in your mouth. You can add other grilled vegetables with it, such as portobello mushrooms or onions. You could even do this in a grill pan if necessary! From Bobby Flay and his show Grill It! with Bobby Flay, Episode: Grilled Sandwich Showdown.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 -4 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise
canola oil
2 red bell peppers
1 loaf ciabatta, sliced lengthwise in 1/2 (or you can use French bread)
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
fresh basil leaf
baby arugula (or spinach or lettuce)

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Heat a grill to high(or broiler).
  • Brush the eggplant on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Brush the peppers with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until charred on all sides, remove, place in a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and the seeds.
  • Put bread on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 1-2 minutes to warm through and crisp slightly.
  • Spread the bread with the mayonnaise mixture and top the bottom half with eggplant, peppers, cheese, basil and arugula. Cover with the top of the bread and serve.
  • Enjoy!

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium globe eggplants
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups arugula
2 cups fresh mozzarella large dice (you can tear instead of dice)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Set up a grill for cooking with direct and indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
  • Peel the eggplants and slice into 1/2-inch-thick rings. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Place on the direct-heat side of the grill and char, cooking until softened, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and cut each slice into quarters.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon and honey. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, mozzarella, onion and eggplant. Dress with the vinaigrette and serve!

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FRESH MOZZARELLA ON CIABATTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, GARLIC MAYONNAISE, FRESH BASIL AND ARUGULA



Grilled Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella on Ciabatta with Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic Mayonnaise, Fresh Basil and Arugula image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
4 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise
Canola oil
2 red bell peppers
1 loaf ciabatta, sliced lengthwise in 1/2
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Baby arugula

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Heat a grill to high.
  • Brush the eggplant on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Brush the peppers with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until charred on all sides, remove, place in a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and the seeds.
  • Put bread on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 30 seconds to warm through and crisp slightly. Spread the bread with the mayonnaise mixture and top the bottom half with eggplant, peppers, cheese, basil and arugula. Cover with the top of the bread and serve.

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES, AND BASIL



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large Italian eggplants
Good-quality olive oil
1/2 pound fresh whole-milk mozzarella
3 large ripe tomatoes, red or yellow or a combination of both
1 bunch fresh basil
Balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a barbecue (or preheat a broiler). Cut the eggplants into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Spread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Set aside.
  • Cut mozzarella in half crosswise, then slice each half about 1/4-inch thick to create half-moon shaped pieces. Slice tomatoes in the same manner. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella decoratively around the edge of a large serving platter.
  • Place eggplant slices on barbecue (or place on baking sheet in broiler) and cook, turning once, until nicely charred on each side; the eggplant should almost caramelize. Arrange the cooked eggplant down the center of the serving platter, surrounded by the tomatoes and mozzarella. Pluck about 12 large leaves from the basil bunch, stack them, roll them up like a cigar, then slice crosswise into thin shreds (?chiffonade?). Scatter the basil shreds over the vegetables and cheese, then drizzle balsamic vinegar and more olive oil over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and let stand until eggplant is at room temperature.

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FRESH MOZZARELLA ON CIABATTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, GARLIC MAYONNAISE



GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FRESH MOZZARELLA ON CIABATTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, GARLIC MAYONNAISE image

Categories     Sandwich     Pepper     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
4 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise
Canola oil
2 red bell peppers
1 loaf ciabatta, sliced lengthwise in 1/2
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Baby arugula

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Heat a grill to high. Brush the eggplant on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Brush the peppers with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until charred on all sides, remove, place in a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and the seeds. Put bread on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 30 seconds to warm through and crisp slightly. Spread the bread with the mayonnaise mixture and top the bottom half with eggplant, peppers, cheese, basil and arugula. Cover with the top of the bread and serve.

FRIED EGGPLANT AND MOZZARELLA



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Found this recipe on another site and plan to make it this week. My Honey loves eggplant so this variation should be good!

Provided by mickensv

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 eggplant (thinly sliced)
coarse salt
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced)
basil leaves
1/2 cup flour
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1 cup breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Directions:.
  • Sprinkle the salt onto the eggplants slices and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Rinse the salt from the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
  • Form sandwiches out of 2 slices of eggplant with a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf in the middle.
  • Dredge the eggplant sandwiches in the flour.
  • Dip them into the egg and then in the bread crumbs to coat.
  • Fry in oil until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes each.
  • Cut into four and serve with a tasty tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 136.2, Sodium 930.3, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 33.1

GRILLED EGGPLANT, ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA PANINI



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Make and share this Grilled Eggplant, Arugula and Mozzarella Panini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices eggplants
extra virgin olive oil
salt, pepper to taste
8 slices country sliced bread
2 cups arugula leaves
8 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Brush eggplant slices with oil on both sides and place in a George Foreman grill--or panini grill-- cook 4 minutes, remove.
  • Brush bread slices with oil.
  • On 4 slices, oil side down, arrange eggplant, arugula, and mozzarella, top with 4 bread slices oil side up add 2 sandwiches to grill, close and cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Repeat.
  • Cut sandwiches on diagonal and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 614.3, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 16.7

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm eggplants for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the eggplants evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Grill the eggplants over medium-high heat to prevent them from burning.
  • Brush the eggplants with olive oil to help them brown and prevent them from sticking to the grill.
  • Season the eggplants with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top the grilled eggplants with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil for a classic Italian dish.
  • Serve the grilled eggplants immediately, while they are still warm.

Conclusion:

Grilled eggplant is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a healthy and flavorful option that is perfect for summer grilling. With its smoky flavor and tender texture, grilled eggplant is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. Experiment with different toppings and combinations to find your favorite way to enjoy this grilled vegetable.

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