Best Creamy Eggplant Mushroom Monte Cristo Recipes

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND MUSHROOMS

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Eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini are roasted together with a touch of tomato for a surprisingly robust side dish or sandwich filling.

Provided by PSPINRAD

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
2 small zucchini, cubed
½ small yellow onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place eggplant, zucchini, onion and mushrooms in a 2 quart casserole dish. In a small bowl combine the tomato paste with the water, and stir in garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and mix well.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary if vegetables begin to stick; however, vegetables should be fairly dry, with slightly browned edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 111.1 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

MONTE CRISTOS

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A Monte Cristo sandwich never fails to please. This recipe comes together quickly with deli meats, packaged sliced cheese and bottled salad dressing. -Debbie Brunssen, Randolph, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Thousand Island salad dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 slices white bread
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup strawberry preserves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and Dijon mustard; spread over 1 side of each slice of bread. On 4 slices, layer the turkey, ham and Swiss cheese; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, cream and ground mustard. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture., On a griddle or large skillet, melt butter. Toast sandwiches over medium heat until bread is golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CLASSIC MONTE CRISTO

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This sandwich is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It tastes sweet, like French toast, but gets protein from the meat and cheese. -Monica Woods, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 slices whole wheat bread
2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
4 slices deli turkey
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple butter

Steps:

Spread mustard over one side of each bread slice; top two slices with cheese and turkey. Cover with remaining bread, mustard side down. In a shallow bowl, beat egg substitute and milk. Dip sandwiches in mixture, coating both sides., Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray; toast sandwiches until lightly browned on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve with apple butter.

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