In a symphony of flavors, roasted eggplant and tomato sandwiches emerge as a culinary masterpiece, inviting you on a delectable journey. The smoky, tender eggplant, perfectly roasted to capture its essence, harmonizes with the juicy, sun-kissed tomatoes, creating a textural contrast that tantalizes the taste buds. Layered atop toasted bread, the flavors intertwine, enhanced by the creamy richness of cheese and the fresh, herbaceous notes of basil. Whether served as a light lunch, a hearty snack, or a delightful vegetarian main course, these sandwiches captivate with their vibrant colors and irresistible taste. From selecting the finest ingredients to assembling the sandwich with culinary precision, this guide unveils the secrets to crafting the ultimate roasted eggplant and tomato sandwich, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.
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ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES
Also known as baigan chokah, this dish is often eaten with simple whole-grain flatbreads, such as chapatis, or rice. It can also be served as part of a meal in small, individual bowls. This recipe is courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler, with rack in top third of oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Use a fork to prick eggplants all over; prick tomatoes in a few places. Place both vegetables on prepared sheet and broil, turning occasionally, until charred all over and very soft, 15 to 20 minutes for tomatoes and slim eggplants, up to 40 minutes for larger eggplants. Remove as done and place in a sieve set over a bowl; let cool.
- When cool enough to handle, peel eggplants and tomatoes. Remove and chop pulp finely; place in a bowl. Add chiles, shallot, mint, cilantro, lime juice, and 2 teaspoons mustard oil; season with salt and pepper. Mix and taste for balance of seasonings, adjusting as necessary. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 2 days.
- Put chokah in a serving bowl; drizzle remaining 1 teaspoon mustard oil over top. Serve cold or room temperature.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
When tomatoes and eggplant roast together until they reach a melty and delicate consistency, they become a flavorful combo for a vegetarian sandwich that still satisfies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt, and place in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1/4 cup oil. Toss tomatoes with remaining tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and add to sheet. Sprinkle with capers. Roast, flipping eggplant halfway through, until eggplant is golden brown and very tender and tomatoes have burst, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Brush rolls with oil from pan. Divide vegetables among rolls and top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO STACKS
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl toss the eggplant slices with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Using your fingertips, evenly distribute the salt on both sides of each slice. Place the eggplant in a colander set over a large bowl or sheet pan to catch juices. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with heavy-duty foil.
- Rinse the eggplant under cold water and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on one baking sheet. Brush olive oil on 1 side. Brush with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
- Drizzle the other pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the minced garlic.
- Roast the tomatoe slices until they are very soft and just beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes, without turning. Bake the eggplant slices until they are tender and well browned, 20 to 30 minutes, without turning. Let the tomato and eggplant slices cool until you can handle them with your fingers.
- Make a short stack starting with eggplant on the bottom, 1 slice mozzarella, and then tomato. Top with another piece of eggplant. Warm stacks in the oven until mozzarella lightly melts. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
EGGPLANT SANDWICHES
Roasted eggplant in a French roll with feta cheese, basil and garlic mayonnaise. This was my favorite sandwich of all time, adapted from a cafe at the University of California, Irvine.
Provided by Jamie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet or broiling pan. Place the pan about 6 inches from the heat source. Cook under the broiler for 10 minutes, or until tender and toasted.
- Split the French rolls lengthwise, and toast. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and garlic. Spread this mixture on the toasted bread. Fill the rolls with eggplant slices, tomato, feta cheese and basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1460.2 mg, Sugar 12 g
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SUBS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a small pot, heat about 1/2 cup of the extra-virgin olive oil with the crushed garlic, rosemary sprigs, and red pepper flakes. Let the oil infuse over low heat for a couple minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange cooling racks over 2 rimmed baking sheets. Trim the tops and bottoms of the eggplants and thinly slice the eggplants and the tomatoes. Brush the eggplant with seasoned oil, using a pastry brush, and arrange the slices on 1 of the racks. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on the other rack and season both the eggplant and tomatoes with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until the eggplant is tender and slightly shriveled up, about 15 minutes.
- While the eggplant and tomatoes roast, add the basil, parsley, nuts, Parmigiano, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, stream in about 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick pesto. Arrange about 1/2 cup of arugula leaves on each sub roll bottom. Top with layered slices of roasted eggplant, mozzarella, and roasted tomatoes. Spread some pesto on the roll tops and set in place. Cut the subs in half and serve.
ROASTED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES
Roasted eggplant on a whole grain roll with fresh tomatoes, basil, and Boursin® cheese.
Provided by Brittney Tun
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Brush olive oil over both sides of each eggplant slice. Arrange eggplant slices onto a baking sheet.
- Cook eggplant slices under the broiler until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Toast split rolls under the broiler, cut sides up, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir yogurt, cheese, and garlic together in a small bowl until smooth; spread onto the rolls. Divide eggplant slices between the rolls; add tomato slices and basil to complete sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 487.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
The thyme and garlic flavored mayonnaise adds incredible flavor to this tomato and broiled Parmesan crusted eggplant which is served on crusty French bread.
Provided by Marie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat egg and water together and brush it on the eggplant slices.
- Dip both sides of the eggplant into the Parmesan cheese.
- Place slices on a baking sheet and place under broiler.
- Brown both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
- Mix garlic and thyme into mayonnaise and spread on bread.
- Layer the eggplant and tomato slices on bread.
- Slice sandwich into 4 sections and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.7, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 1018.1, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 16
GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES
Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. -Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix oil and garlic; brush onto cut sides of rolls and both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper., Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side. Grill tomato, covered, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Grill rolls, cut side down, until toasted, 1-2 minutes., Spread roll bottoms with goat cheese. Top with basil, eggplant and tomato; close sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
EGGPLANT, TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Cheese Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Basil Eggplant Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield 2 Servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine oil and garlic in small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Brush cut sides of baguette and both sides of eggplant slices and tomato slices with garlic oil. Grill cut sides of baguette until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer baguette, cut side up, to plates. Season eggplant and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side; transfer to plate. Grill tomatoes until warmed through, about 1 minute per side; transfer to plate.
- Spread goat cheese on bread, dividing equally. Overlap eggplant slices, then tomato slices on baguette halves, covering completely. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 sections and serve.
GRILLED EGGPLANT, TOMATO AND 2-CHEESE SANDWICHES
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories lunch, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash and trim eggplant. Cut into 4 long slices and parboil in water to cover for 1 minute. Drain.
- Wash, trim and slice zucchini lengthwise into 4 slices.
- Prepare double-size stovetop grill and spray the slices on one side with pan spray. Arrange them on the grill sprayed side down, and grill on the stovetop grill for a couple of minutes. Spray and turn and grill a few more minutes, until tender.
- Slice crust from ends of the bread. Cut into 4 long slices.
- Coarsely grate the cheeses.
- Remove the zucchini from the grill; set aside.
- Mix the anchovy paste with the vinegar.
- Spread the eggplant slices on one side with anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill on stovetop over medium-high heat for a few minutes, until browned.
- Grill the bread on both sides.
- Chop the basil. Prepare and slice each tomato into 4 thick slices.
- Turn the eggplant and brush with vinegar-anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill a couple of minutes, until browned on the other side.
- Arrange the eggplant, mozzarella, zucchini, Parmigiano, tomatoes and basil on each of two slices. Season with pepper. Top with remaining bread and cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 776, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1310 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams
EGGPLANT, TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES
Provided by Brenda Louch
Categories Sandwich Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Goat Cheese Basil Eggplant Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Make 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh basil and red wine vinegar in small bowl. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush 6 largest eggplant slices lightly with olive oil (reserve remaining eggplant for another use.) Brush bread lightly with olive oil. Grill eggplant and bread until golden, about 4 minutes per side for eggplant and 2 minutes per side for bread. Arrange bread slices on plates. Spread goat cheese over, dividing evenly. Top with eggplant slices. Season with salt and pepper. Using slotted spoon, mound tomato mixture on eggplant, spread to cover and serve.
BAGUETTE SANDWICH WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT, TOMATOES AND PESTO
Make and share this Baguette Sandwich With Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes and Pesto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by anidifrancofan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Toss eggplant slices with olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few pinches pepper.
- Lay eggplant on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with the balsamic vinegar.
- Cut baguette in half lengthwise and hollow out the center.
- Brush both sides generously with pesto, then lay eggplant in bottom in overlapping slices.
- Follow with an overlapping layer of tomatoes and sprinkle them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the cheese on top and follow with the lettuce.
- Place the top of the baguette on the sandwich and slice diagonally into 4 sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 343.3, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 6, Protein 11.4
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, cut the eggplant and zucchini into uniform slices.
- For a smokier flavor, roast the eggplant and zucchini at a higher temperature (450°F) for a shorter amount of time.
- If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can use another type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- If you don't have pita bread, you can use another type of bread, such as ciabatta or focaccia.
Conclusion:
This roasted eggplant and tomato sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian meal. The combination of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and cheese is flavorful and satisfying. The sandwich is also customizable, so you can add or remove toppings to suit your taste. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this sandwich is a great option.
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