Best Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches With Lemon Aïoli Feta And Mint Recipes

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GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH MARINATED FETA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Slice 2 eggplants 1/2 inch thick; lay on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 grated garlic clove in a saucepan, 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon each chopped oregano and parsley, 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Let cool; pour over 4 ounces crumbled feta. Brush the eggplant with olive oil; grill over medium-high heat, 5 minutes per side. Top with the feta.

GRILLED EGGPLANT, SANDWICHES WITH LEMON AïOLI, FETA, AND MINT



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Citrus     Dairy     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 loaf French bread (about 16 by 3 inches)
3 ounces chilled feta, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, washed and spun dry

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Brush eggplant with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant in batches on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning once, until tender, about 3 minutes, transferring as cooked with tongs to a baking sheet to cool. (Alternatively, eggplant may be broiled for about the same amount of time.)
  • In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice to make aïoli.
  • Cut bread into four 4-inch-long pieces and halve each piece horizontally. Spread 4 halves with aïoli. Make sandwiches on bread with eggplant, feta, and mint.

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH MINT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Grill 4 small Japanese eggplants over medium-high heat, turning, until very soft, 15 minutes. Cook 3 sliced garlic cloves in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Trim the ends off the eggplant and split open. Scrape the flesh with a fork and season with salt. Top with the garlic oil and sliced mint.

GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES



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Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. -Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 ciabatta rolls, split
4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
1 medium heirloom tomato, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
6 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Mix oil and garlic; brush onto cut sides of rolls and both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper., Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side. Grill tomato, covered, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Grill rolls, cut side down, until toasted, 1-2 minutes., Spread roll bottoms with goat cheese. Top with basil, eggplant and tomato; close sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES



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Introducing you to sandwiches that are hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike: Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches. These are built on toasty ciabatta, spread with hummus and layered with grilled eggplant and scallions. Next comes feta cheese, arugula, dill and basil for a fun vegetarian sandwich that's a great change of pace from the typical meat-centric sando.

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large ciabatta loaf, split
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
1 clove garlic
1 cup hummus
One 4-ounce block feta cheese, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 cup lightly packed arugula
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh dill fronds
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
  • Season the eggplant with salt on both sides and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Place the ciabatta on a rimmed baking sheet and brush the split sides with some of the olive oil and season with salt. Add the scallions and coat with some of the olive oil and season with salt.
  • Pat the eggplant dry and drizzle both sides with some of the olive oil. Grill the eggplant until softened and charred, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Grill the scallions until softened and charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut the charred scallions into 1/4 inch pieces.
  • Grill the ciabatta split-side down until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • To build the sandwich, rub the garlic on the split sides of the toasted ciabatta. Spread the hummus on the split sides. Add the eggplant and scallions to the bottom half of the ciabatta. Top with the feta, arugula, basil, and dill. Squeeze lemon over the arugula and herbs, then sprinkle with black pepper. Close the sandwich, slice, and enjoy!

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