Best 12 Thai Eggplant Sandwich Recipes

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If you're looking for a unique and flavorful vegetarian sandwich, the Thai eggplant sandwich is a great option. This sandwich combines the sweet and savory flavors of eggplant with the spicy and aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine. The eggplant is marinated in a mixture of Thai spices and herbs, then grilled until tender. The sandwich is then assembled with roasted red peppers, cucumber, cilantro, and a creamy peanut sauce. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a hearty and flavorful dinner, the Thai eggplant sandwich is sure to please.

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EGGPLANT SANDWICHES



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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

1 small eggplant, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6 inch) French sandwich rolls
1 small tomato, sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

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

THAI EGGPLANT SANDWICH



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Make and share this Thai Eggplant Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mulligan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, large
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup golden raisin, chopped coarsly
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
9 tablespoons chevre cheese
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 slices bread, toasted
18 basil leaves, plus
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, slivered for garnish
6 large tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • For the eggplant spread, pierce the eggplant in several places with the tines of a fork. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Unwrap the eggplant, let cook slightly, and cut it in half. Scoop the cooked pulp onto a cutting board, discarding as many seeds as possible. Coarsely chop the eggplant and plant it in a mixing bowl. Add the basil leaves, lemon zest, oil, and raisins. Combine well. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix the chevre with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Assemble the sandwiches. Divide the eggplant spread evenly atop the slices of toasted peasant bread. Cover evenly with the whole basil leaves. Spread the chevre mixture over the basil leaves and top each sandwich with a tomato slice. Brush the tomatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat source until the tomato just starts to brown, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle the tops with the slivered basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.5, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 139.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 11.3, Protein 4.8

CRISPY EGGPLANT AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Four 1/2-inch-thick eggplant slices (1/2 a medium eggplant)
Four 4-inch diameter portobello mushrooms, stemmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, optional
Four 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices country wheat bread, toasted or grilled
3/4 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target
8 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
2 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray 2 heavy baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray or line with silicon baking mats. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper. Place the eggs in another medium bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a third medium bowl. Toss the eggplant slices and mushrooms in the flour mixture to coat. Working in batches, dip the eggplant slices and mushrooms first in the eggs and then into the breadcrumbs to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, if using, and roast until brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with 2 tablespoons of tomato-basil sauce. Place the mushrooms on top. Add 1/4 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of arugula. Place the eggplant slices on top. Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato-basil sauce on top of the eggplant. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and serve.

THAI EGGPLANT SANDWICH



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons, plus1 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped golden raisins
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
9 ounces mild chevre
6 thick slices peasant bread, lightly toasted
18 fresh large fresh basil leaves, plus 2 tablespoons slivered, for garnish
6 large slices ripe tomato, 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prick the eggplant with a fork. Wrap in foil and bake 1 hour. Unwrap, let cool slightly and cut in half. Scoop out pulp, discarding as many seeds as possible. Coarsely chop and place in a bowl. Stir in chopped basil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon oil, raisins and salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, mix the chevre with 2 tablespoons of oil and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the broiler.
  • To assemble, spread the eggplant mixture evenly over the bread slices. Cover with the whole basil leaves. Spread the chevre mixture over the basil and top each sandwich with a tomato slice. Brush the tomatoes with the remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until the tomato just starts to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the slivered basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EGGPLANT SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole eggplant
1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt
1 baguette
2 green bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
2 tomatoes
1 red onion
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup goat cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
Pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice the eggplant into 15 pieces, brush with olive oil, place on cookie sheet, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 25 minutes and let cool.
  • Cut the baguette into 1/3's and slice in 1/2 for sandwiches. Slice green and red peppers, discarding stems and seeds. Slice the tomatoes and red onion and set aside. Mix goat and feta cheese together, set aside. In separate bowls place oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil.
  • Spread goat and feta cheese mix on 1 side of baguette and brush other side lightly with olive oil. Spread 5 pieces of eggplant on baguette, generous amounts of red and green peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Lastly, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.

ROASTED EGGPLANT SANDWICH WITH SOY-LIME GLAZE



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In this vegetarian sandwich that's an ode to the Vietnamese banh mi, eggplant slices are brushed with a sweet-and-briny glaze of soy sauce, lime, rice vinegar, and garlic, then roasted to perfection. They emerge creamy from the oven and counterbalance the tangy snap of the quick-pickled carrot, radishes, and cucumber that are piled on top.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium eggplants (1 1/2 pounds total), stems trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch rounds (about 12 slices)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
2 radishes, julienned
1 mini cucumber, thinly sliced
1 loaf soft French bread
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves or small sprigs

Steps:

  • Sprinkle eggplant slices generously with salt; arrange on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let stand 30 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and garlic.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush both sides of eggplant with oil. Roast, flipping halfway, until golden brown and very tender, about 30 minutes. Brush both sides of eggplant with soy mixture; continue roasting until caramelized, 7 to 10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, toss together carrot, radishes, cucumber, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 4 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Slice bread into quarters and halve lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise on cut sides and top with roasted eggplant, pickled vegetables, jalapeño, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICH



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Eggplant, tomatoes, and mozzarella fill up a hungry bunch without breaking the bank. Fresh basil is the perfect way to brighten up rich flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 loaf crusty bread (10 ounces), such as ciabatta, sliced in half lengthwise
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1 medium eggplant (8 ounces), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
14 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small bowl, combine garlic with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush garlic oil on cut sides of bread and grill until lightly toasted on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Top bottom half with cheese.
  • Brush eggplant with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and lightly charred, 12 to 15 minutes, flipping once. Layer eggplant on cheese. Brush tomatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes, flipping once. Layer tomatoes on eggplant, top with basil, and sandwich with top half of bread. Cut crosswise into 4 pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

THAI BASIL EGGPLANT



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Basil is my favorite herb and maybe a reason I love Thai food so much. The soups, curries, and stir-fries taste amazingly different with just few handfuls of sweet basil. This recipe is super easy and cooks in very little time. Serve with freshly cooked jasmine or basmati rice.

Provided by ChiBites

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 Thai chile pepper, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Chinese eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes, or more to taste
½ cup water
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chile and garlic; cook and stir until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add eggplants to the fragrant garlic oil. Stir in water and cover. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until eggplants soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir well and continue cooking until all the water has evaporated and eggplant is coated with sauce, about 5 minutes. Add basil leaves and stir once; remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 17.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 241 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

ROASTED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 small eggplant, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 (6 inch) whole-grain sandwich rolls, split
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin®)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Roma (plum) tomato, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

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

THAI EGGPLANT CURRY WITH TOFU



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I like to make my own curry paste, because it intensifies the flavor of the curry immensely. Besides curry paste, all you need are eggplant and tofu. Serve over rice.

Provided by lilofrance

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil, divided, or as needed
1 pound eggplant, sliced
4 cilantro roots
1 small onion, chopped
2 small chile peppers, or more to taste
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
9 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
⅓ cup Thai basil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet and saute eggplant in batches on both sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed.
  • Combine cilantro roots, onion, chile peppers, garlic, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce in a mortar; crush with a pestle into a soft paste.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over high heat, add curry paste and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add eggplant, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Mix in tofu and Thai basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 801.3 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

THAI COCONUT SOUP WITH EGGPLANT



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Savory and easy to make. You will get lost in the aroma of this coconut soup with eggplant.

Provided by kimmers

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
½ cup coconut cream
1 ½ tablespoons Thai red curry paste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 Chinese eggplant, chopped
1 (14 ounce) package soft tofu, drained and cut into cubes
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Mix water, coconut cream, and curry paste in a large saucepan. Add lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; cook over medium-high heat until boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add eggplant to the saucepan; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add tofu and mushrooms; simmer for 7 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 801.9 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

THE BEST FRIED-EGGPLANT SANDWICH



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In the spring of 2016, my most favorite sandwich was fried eggplant, mozzarella and roast beef on an Italian hero, with hot peppers and a slash of mayonnaise. I adapted the recipe from a sandwich served at Defonte's Sandwich Shop, on Columbia Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It is a beautiful torpedo of food, crunchy, silken, sweet and spicy all at once. You can certainly omit the roast beef to make it vegetarian or at any rate a little smaller, the sort of meal that offers satisfaction without hurting anyone, that delivers deliciousness at a lower cost to the body that consumes it. It is still a colossal feed. It is still the best sandwich.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     sandwiches

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 smallish Italian eggplants, roughly 1 1/2 pounds total
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 hero rolls
2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into thin slices
8 ounces sliced cooked roast beef (optional)
1 cup hot cherry peppers, or to taste, sliced

Steps:

  • Line a large, rimmed sheet pan with paper towels. Trim stem end from eggplants, then peel and discard skin. Using a knife or a mandoline, slice the eggplant lengthwise into 3/16-inch-thick slabs. Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides of eggplant with salt. Let stand for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Pat eggplant dry with paper towels, and stack on a plate.
  • Discard the wet paper towels, and replace them in the sheet pan with more, then place a wire rack on top. In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is shimmery. Working in batches, fry the eggplant slabs until just tender, approximately 30 to 40 seconds per side. Transfer fried eggplant to rack to drain. Remove skillet from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan. Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat until the oil is hot again.
  • Working in batches, dip drained eggplant into egg batter, then fry in oil until puffed, lightly golden and cooked through, approximately 2 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer fried eggplant to rack to drain. You can cook the eggplant in advance of assembling sandwiches. Covered, it will keep in the refrigerator for a few days, though the eggplant is best at room temperature.
  • Assemble sandwiches. Cut the hero rolls open, then spread each one with mayonnaise. Layer the slices of eggplant onto the bread in equal portions, and top with equal portions of the mozzarella and the sliced roast beef. Add slices of hot cherry peppers to taste, fold the sandwich together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1005, UnsaturatedFat 60 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1249 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To make the perfect Thai eggplant sandwich, start with fresh, firm eggplants. Look for eggplants that are deep purple in color and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Cut the eggplants into 1-inch thick slices. This will help them cook evenly.
  • To prevent the eggplants from absorbing too much oil, pat them dry with paper towels before frying.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat. If the oil is too hot, the eggplants will burn before they have a chance to cook through.
  • Fry the eggplants in batches until they are golden brown and tender. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the eggplants will not cook evenly.
  • While the eggplants are frying, make the spicy mayo. Simply combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread the spicy mayo on the bread. Add the fried eggplants, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Top with the other slice of bread and enjoy!

Conclusion:

The Thai eggplant sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of fried eggplants, spicy mayo, tomatoes, and cucumbers is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a new sandwich recipe, give the Thai eggplant sandwich a try!

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