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Eggplant Muffuletta

I often rely on this recipe when hosting a casual holiday party. It's a marvelous meatless sandwich that makes each gathering special.—Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado

18 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Broil: 5 min.

Ingredients

1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 cup pitted ripe olives
1 cup giardiniera
3/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, halved
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium eggplant, cut into nine slices
3 loaves (10 ounces each) focaccia bread
2 large tomatoes, sliced
9 slices provolone cheese
9 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a food processor, combine the red peppers, olives, giardiniera,
1/4 cup oil, parsley, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4
teaspoon pepper. Cover and process until blended; set aside.
In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter and 1/4 cup

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Eggplant Muffuletta (continued)

Directions (continued)

oil. Remove and keep warm.
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and remaining salt
and pepper. Add eggplant, a few slices at a time, and shake to coat.
In the same skillet, cook eggplant in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes
on each side or until golden brown.
Split each loaf of focaccia in half lengthwise. Spread reserved olive
mixture over each focaccia bottom; top with eggplant, mushroom
mixture, tomatoes and cheeses.
Place on a baking sheet. Broil 2-3 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes
or until cheese is melted. Replace focaccia tops. Cut each loaf into
six wedges. Yield: 18 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge equals 372 calories, 20 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 881 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.