BREADED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES

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"Eggplant Parmesan is one of my family's favorite comfort foods. We love this version served open-faced with a salad." -Holly Gomez, Seabrook, NH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 medium eggplant
2 large tomatoes
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, peeled
12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

Combine the basil, oil, oregano, pepper and salt; set aside. Place egg whites and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Cut eggplant lengthwise into six slices. Dip slices in egg whites, then coat in crumbs. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning once., Cut each tomato into six slices; place two slices on each eggplant slice. Spoon reserved basil mixture over tomatoes and sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted., Meanwhile, rub garlic over one side of each bread slice; discard garlic or save for another use. Place each eggplant stack on a slice of bread; top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges