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Grilled Eggplant Pepper Sandwiches

Name: Grilled Eggplant Pepper Sandwiches
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives; 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; SANDWICHES:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices; 2 large sweet red peppers, quartered; 8 slices firm white bread (1/2 inch thick); 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

8 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 50 min. Grill: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

I love eggplant! These savory, filling sandwiches give the vegetable new meaning. One bite, and you're hooked. Even my grandchildren love them. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Grilled Eggplant Pepper Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
SANDWICHES:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
2 large sweet red peppers, quartered
8 slices firm white bread (1/2 inch thick)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions

Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; process until blended. Set aside.
For sandwiches, in a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, pepper and salt; brush over eggplant and red peppers. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Arrange vegetables on a grilling grid; place on a grill rack over drip pan.
Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. Grill bread over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
Spread olive mixture over toast. Top four slices with vegetables and basil; top with remaining toast.

Grill Wok

Editor's Note: If you do not have a grill wok or basket, use a disposable foil pan. Poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow liquid to drain.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 463 calories, 31g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 844mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein.