BAKED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES

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There are sandwiches, there are sandwiches with eggplant... and there are Eggplant Sandwiches! Who needs bread anyway?

Provided by JOENAUJOKAS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
¼ cup water
1 large long eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/3 inch thick slices
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 cup shredded sharp provolone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup pomegranate molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat two large baking sheets with olive oil.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the panko crumbs, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Place the flour in a third bowl. Coat each slice of eggplant with flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with panko crumbs. Place on the oiled baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn over the slices and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool slightly, but leave the oven on.
  • While the eggplant is baking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until almost tender, then add the garlic. Cook for just about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the goat cheese, provolone cheese, parsley and basil. Season with pepper.
  • Divide the cheese mixture among 8 slices of the eggplant (half). Spread to cover, then top with remaining eggplant slices, pressing to compact. Return to the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is crisp, about 15 minutes. Place two sandwiches onto each serving plate, and drizzle with pomegranate molasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1921.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Sheeraz Samad
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Wow, these sandwiches were amazing! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making these again.


sehan sehan
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These sandwiches are so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Kerri leeann Ogilby
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I love that these sandwiches are vegetarian. They're a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Al Amin Hossain
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Sharmin 568
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The sandwiches were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Hamid Ali ghallow
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I made these sandwiches for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Ash V
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I love the combination of flavors in these sandwiches. The eggplant, tomatoes, and cheese all go so well together.


Tyler Haughn
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Kevin Vic
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Kapilan Kapilan
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These sandwiches are so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Esther Shabangu
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I love that these sandwiches are vegetarian. They're a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nike thunder
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Crystal Libson
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The sandwiches were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


ukpola collins
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I made these sandwiches for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


King OF Masum
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I love the combination of flavors in these sandwiches. The eggplant, tomatoes, and cheese all go so well together.


The Black Oni
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Mamoun Rahmouni
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but these sandwiches were delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Haneen_ Mohammed
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Rahuf
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These eggplant sandwiches were a hit! The flavors all complemented each other perfectly, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.