GOAT CHEESE WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT AND ROASTED PEPPERS ON OLIVE BREAD

Goat Cheese with Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Peppers on Olive Bread image

Provided by Ira Freehof

Yield Makes 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-2 ounces fresh goat cheese (2 tablespoons = 1 ounce)
2 slices olive bread or any rustic country bread
3 1/4-inch grilled eggplant slices*
1/2 large roasted red pepper**
1 teaspoon lightly salted butter

Steps:

1. Spread goat cheese on one side of bread.
2. Place eggplant and pepper on the other piece of bread.
3. Close sandwich.
4. Spread evenly 1/2 teaspoon of butter onto each slice of bread.
5. Grill over moderate heat for approximately 3-4 minutes.
*To grill eggplant:
Slice thinly, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and grill or broil for 4-5 minutes.
**To roast peppers (also available in jars):
Hold peppers over a flame until blackened, place peppers in a paper bag, peel and discard skins when cooled.