EGGPLANT MUFFULETTA

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I often rely on this recipe when hosting a casual holiday party. It's a marvelous meatless sandwich that makes each gathering special.-Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 cup pitted ripe olives
1 cup giardiniera
3/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, halved
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium eggplant, cut into nine slices
3 loaves (10 ounces each) focaccia bread
2 large tomatoes, sliced
9 slices provolone cheese
9 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the red peppers, olives, giardiniera, 1/4 cup oil, parsley, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and process until blended; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter and 1/4 cup oil. Remove and keep warm. , In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and remaining salt and pepper. Add eggplant, a few slices at a time, and shake to coat. In the same skillet, cook eggplant in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. , Split each loaf of focaccia in half. Spread reserved olive mixture over each focaccia bottom; top with eggplant, mushroom mixture, tomatoes and cheeses. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 2-3 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Replace focaccia tops. Cut each loaf into six wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Sanju Yadav
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I'm allergic to olives, so I substituted sun-dried tomatoes. The muffuletta was still delicious!


Sulaksha Buddhika
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a good option for a vegetarian meal.


Ram Pragas111
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Alexandra Palau
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The eggplant was a bit bland and the muffuletta was not as flavorful as I expected.


M Umair Tariq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again!


Kiony Badenhorst
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the muffuletta was very flavorful.


Wajeeha Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the eggplant muffuletta!


Michael Adah Andaleyei
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Jacob Settle
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.


Petronella Hambulo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. I highly recommend it!


Mst Sanu
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I'm allergic to olives, so I substituted sun-dried tomatoes. The muffuletta was still delicious!


Chiamaka Eneh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a good option for a vegetarian meal.


Zwivhuya Okhethwa
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


rap 1 yea
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The eggplant was a bit bland and the muffuletta was not as flavorful as I expected.


Carey Baker
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again!


MS' caramel
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the muffuletta was so flavorful.


Odhran Keane
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This eggplant muffuletta was a hit! The flavors of the eggplant, olives, and cheese were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.