GRILLED EGGPLANT, RED PEPPER, GOAT CHEESE PUMPERNICKEL SANDWICH

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I love these - these are so easy and such great flavor. I get a nice loaf of fresh pumpernickel and cut thick slices. Add some very thin sliced red onion, grilled eggplant, crumbled goat cheese, fresh basil, garlic aioli and roasted red peppers. Just perfect! I like to press it down lightly as it grills simply brushed with a little oil on the grill and it is a perfect sandwich. Served with a salad, soup or fresh grilled fries.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices of thick fresh pumpernickel bread
1 eggplant, cut into rounds (I like to use the Japanese eggplant that do not need to be peeled and much sweeter -1/2-inch thick)
1 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup red roasted red pepper (jarred peppers work fine for this)
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup basil leaves, rough chopped
1 red onion (medium, cut in half and then thin sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil, to roast the eggplant
salt
pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Aioli -- Mix the mayonnaise, garlic, parsley and lemon in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until later.
  • Eggplant -- Drizzle the eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil 10-12 minutes on the middle shelf until tender. Remove and let cool.
  • Sandwich -- Spread the aioli on the bottom slice of the bread and top with the red onion, then the eggplant, tomato, basil, goat cheese, and red peppers. Top with another slice of bread also slathered with the aioli.
  • Grill -- Season your grill pan with a little olive oil and just grill the sandwich on each side until golden brown. It only takes a few minutes.
  • ENJOY! a nice light, bit healthier sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.4, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 1105.3, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 20

Shahid Sa
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This sandwich looks delicious, but I'm allergic to goat cheese.


Dennis Dzormeku
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I don't like eggplant, so I'm not sure I would like this sandwich.


Salman Bukhari
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This sandwich sounds like it would be too messy to eat.


Solomon Olamide
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I'm not sure about the combination of eggplant and red peppers, but I'm willing to try it.


Kashaf Haroon
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This sandwich is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nadine Forstrom
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I made this sandwich for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Abby Armstrong
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This sandwich is a bit messy to eat, but it's worth it! The flavors are amazing.


Kayode Benson
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I'm not a fan of goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still very good.


Malaika Rao
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I added some arugula to my sandwich for an extra bit of freshness and it was delicious.


Perry
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover grilled eggplant. It's a quick and easy lunch or dinner option.


Cnthia Mucavela
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I made this sandwich for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Anthony Poe
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sandwich was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Shahzaib Hasan
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This sandwich is a great vegetarian option that is both flavorful and satisfying. I love the contrast between the soft eggplant and the crispy roasted red peppers.


Abdullah Mohammad Amjad Sotan
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this sandwich changed my mind. The eggplant was perfectly grilled and had a wonderful smoky flavor. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


Micah Jipson
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This sandwich was a delightful surprise! The combination of grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, creamy goat cheese, and tangy pumpernickel bread was simply divine. I especially loved the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the slight crunch of the re