EGGPLANT SANDWICH WITH WHITE BEAN

Eggplant Sandwich with White Bean image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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4 slice 1/2-inch thick, eggplant, peeled
olive oil
3 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp minced garlic
15 oz can cannellini or other white beans, drained and crushed
1 1/2 c gorgonzola cheese
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
peanut or olive oil
4 english muffins, halved, brushed with herb oil
fresh arugula leaves
4 slice ripe red tomato

Steps:

1. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil;set aside. Whip cream cheese until smooth; add Parmesan cheese and garlic, blending well. Fold in crushed white beans; stir to combine. Gently stir Gorgonzola cheese and blend it with parsley, basil and cream cheese mixture; set aside. In a large skillet, brown eggplant slices in a small amount of peanut or olive oil. Broil or toast English muffins until lightly golden, spread each half with about 2 Tablespoons of The Gorgonzola spread. Top each with 1 slice cooked eggplant, arugula leaves and tomato slice. Top with other half of muffins to make a sandwich; cut in half before serving.