CRISP CHEESE-FILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

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Crisp Cheese-Filled Eggplant Sandwiches with Pomegranate Molasses image

Provided by Brenda Langton

Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Bake     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Condiment     Goat Cheese     Basil     Eggplant     Healthy     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
5 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup all purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup water
1 large long eggplant, cut crosswise into sixteen 1/3-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
4 ounces coarsely grated sharp provolone cheese (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Pomegranate molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray, then brush each with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Mix panko, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Place flour in another medium bowl. Whisk egg and 1/4 cup water in shallow bowl. Coat each eggplant slice with flour; shake off excess, then dip into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Coat with panko. Place on prepared sheets. Bake until bottoms are golden brown, turning once, about 12 minutes per side. Cool slightly on sheets. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Cool slightly. Mix in both cheeses, parsley, and basil. Season with pepper.
  • Divide cheese mixture among 8 eggplant slices on 1 baking sheet; spread to cover. Top with remaining eggplant, pressing to compact and making 8 sandwiches. Bake until eggplant is crisp, about 15 minutes. Divide sandwiches among 4 plates; drizzle with pomegranate molasses.

Sergio Cardoso
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These sandwiches look amazing! I'm going to add them to my must-try list.


Mst Tan
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


Roy Milton
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I'm definitely going to make these sandwiches again. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Bangla Video of
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a good source of protein and fiber.


Njoku Emmanuel
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I love the crispy crunch of the eggplant and the gooey melted cheese. The pomegranate molasses adds a nice tangy flavor.


Abiba Kabia
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They're also great for meal prep. I made a batch on Sunday and ate them throughout the week.


Md Milat
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I had a hard time finding pomegranate molasses at my local grocery store. I ended up using balsamic vinegar instead and it worked out fine.


Ghulamkhaliq Bugti
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The sandwiches were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking the eggplant next time instead of frying it.


Starla Stanford littrell
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but these sandwiches were amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were spot-on. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ghost Realm
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use up leftover eggplant and cheese in a delicious way.


Michael John
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I used feta cheese instead of mozzarella and it turned out great! The sandwiches were still crispy and flavorful. Highly recommend.


Ashuqullah King malang
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The eggplant always comes out perfectly crispy and the cheese is gooey and melted. My friends and family love them!


Sadaf Pervaiz
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These eggplant sandwiches were a hit! The combination of crispy eggplant, melted cheese, and tangy pomegranate molasses was simply divine. I especially loved the crunch of the panko breadcrumbs.