GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICH

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich image

Provided by Sherri Williams

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 large eggplant (cut 8 equal slices)
1 jar(s) red peppers, sliced (4) equal pieces)
1 large fresh portabello mushroom cap, sliced
4 slice turkey bacon cooked, cut in 1/2
4 oz mozzarella cheese, low-fat
4 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp mixed herbs, dried
kosher salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Slice eggplant. Sprinkle salt on both sides and place on paper towels. This will draw out the water. After 15 minutes, pat dry the eggplant. Brush egglant with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Sprinkle both side with herbs, salt and pepper.
2. On a hot grill pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill eggplant about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan.
3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to grill pan. Add sliced mushrooms and brown on both sides. Remove from pan.
4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to grill pan. Grill red pepper3 about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan.
5. In a oven proof pan place 4 slices of eggplant followed by cheese, bacon, mushrooms, red pepper and more cheese. Broil on high until the cheese has melted. Take out of oven and place eggplant slice on top. Enjoy