ROASTED VEGETABLE & FETA SANDWICH

ROASTED VEGETABLE & FETA SANDWICH image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 medium eggplant @ 1#
1 T olive oil
1 7oz jar roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed and chopped
salt & freshly ground pepper
4 oz feta cheese
2 t fresh lemon juice
1 t dried oregano
pinch of red pepper flakes
1 round loaf county bread

Steps:

Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler. Cut eggplant crosswise into 1/2 " thick slices. Brush 1/2 T of the oil over both sides of the eggplant slices. Grill or broil the eggplant until lightly browned and tender, 3-4 minutes per side Let cool slightly. Chop the eggplant coarsely and mix with red peppers. Season with salt & pepper. In a small bowl, mash feta with a fork. Add lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes and the remaining 1/2 T oil; blend until smooth and spreadable. Season with pepper. Slice loaf in half horizontally and scoop out about 1" of the soft interior from each half. Spread the seasoned feta in the bottom half of the loaf. Spoon the chopped eggplant and peppers over the cheese and place the bread top firmly on the bottom half. Cut into wedges. Serve immediately or wrap and store in a cool place for up to 8 hours.