Description
This Mediterranean-inspired eggplant feta olive sandwich features tender broiled eggplant, tangy feta cheese, and fresh basil on toasted French rolls. Ready in just 30 minutes for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small eggplant, halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or as needed)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (6-inch) French sandwich rolls
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven’s broiler. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet or broiling pan. Position the pan about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Cook under the broiler for 10 minutes, or until tender and toasted. The eggplant should have golden-brown edges.
- Split the French rolls lengthwise and toast them until golden. This prevents the sandwich from becoming soggy.
- Stir mayonnaise and garlic together in a cup or small bowl. Spread this mixture generously on the toasted bread.
- Fill rolls with eggplant slices, tomato, feta cheese and basil leaves. Layer ingredients evenly for best results.
Notes
- Choose smaller eggplants as they tend to be less bitter and have fewer seeds
- Salt eggplant slices 30 minutes before cooking to draw out excess moisture
- Don’t overcrowd the broiling pan – cook in batches if necessary for even browning
- Let broiled eggplant cool slightly before assembling to prevent wilting the fresh ingredients
- Toast bread on both sides for extra crunch and to prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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