EGGPLANT PANINIS

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Make and share this Eggplant Paninis recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup canned tomato (or fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 eggplant
4 slices mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper
marinara sauce, and picante sauce for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat grill pan or Panini press. You can also use a George Forman grill.
  • Melt butter and mix with olive oil.
  • Peel eggplant and slice.
  • Brush the eggplant slices with butter and oil mixture. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Grill eggplant on the grill pan until the eggplant is marked and just soft, about 4-6 minutes. Turn once.
  • Remove from the grill.
  • Mix worchestershire, basalmic vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic powder and mustard in a small bowl.
  • Spread mixture on four slices of bread. Add sliced eggplant, add 1 T red onions, and a few chopped tomatoes to each sandwich ( you may use fresh tomatoes, if desired. Because this recipe was developed for a contest, canned tomatoes were used).
  • Add chopped cilantro.
  • Add 1 slice mozzarella to each sandwich.
  • Top with remaining bread slices.
  • Brush both sides of bread with olive oil and butter mixture.
  • Grill until cheese melts and bread is crisp.
  • Serve with marinara sauce or picante sauce, if desired.
  • Slice into fourths for buffet table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 304.7, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.9

Zaid Baloch
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These paninis are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Kiran Saud
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I made these paninis for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


muwonge Bakerm UG
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These paninis are a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Victoria Ayobami
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I love the combination of flavors in these paninis. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the pesto and mozzarella cheese add a nice touch.


Jonathan Ebe
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These paninis are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Dan Lt_Dans__LEGS
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I made these paninis for my family and they all loved them! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Raja Naeem
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These paninis are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


HACKER FF
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved these paninis! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Joseph Granados
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The eggplant paninis were delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Monaleighcia Muller
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I love how easy these paninis are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Khalil Bhutta
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I followed the recipe exactly and the paninis turned out great! The eggplant was tender and flavorful.


Marhia O'Quinn
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making these paninis again.


Habeb Habeb
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I made these paninis for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Anish Sedai
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These eggplant paninis were a hit! The combination of flavors was amazing and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.