SPECIAL EGGPLANT SUBS

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The idea for this unique sandwich was inspired by a light eggplant dish I made for hot summer evenings. I decided to use the golden eggplant slices as a base for sandwiches. My family goes wild for the delicious combination of toppings. -Marie Maffucci, New Rochelle, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 submarine sandwich buns (10 inches), split
Leaf lettuce
1 jar (7-1/4 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
Italian or vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Place bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip eggplant slices into egg, then coat with crumbs. Place on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until crispy. Cool. On the bottom of each bun, layer with lettuce, eggplant, red peppers, cheese, tomatoes and olives. Drizzle with salad dressing; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 1569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein.