EGGPLANT AND MOZZARELLA PANINI

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This is originally from Taste of Home and called for sun-dried tomato spread. I have made a few adjustments for those who can't find the spread at the local grocer. This makes a very filling and vegetarian version of a panini.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 eggplant, sliced 1-inch thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 loaf ciabatta
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
6 ounces smoked fresh mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or panini press.
  • Brush eggpant slices with 1 t olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until marked and just soft, about 4-6 minutes. If using the grill pan, turn once.
  • Cut bread into 4 pieces; slice pieces in half lengthwise.
  • Drain and dice sun-dried tomatoes. In small bowl, mix mayonaise with tomatoes.
  • Cover one side of ciabatta with mayo mixture.
  • Divide grilled eggplant slices between the four sandwiches.
  • Add cheese on tops and add other slice of bread on top.
  • Brush sandwiches with olive oil and grill until cheese is melting and bread is crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve with marinara sauce or picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 445.8, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 11.5

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