GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA HEROS
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Bread Sandwich Garlic Onion Tomato Vegetarian Father's Day Backyard BBQ Lunch Parmesan Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Simmer Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make tomato sauce:
- Purée tomatoes in a blender until very smooth. Heat oil in a 3-to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sauté onion and garlic with red pepper flakes until golden, about 4 minutes. Add tomato purée, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
- Make sandwiches:
- Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
- Brush cut side of rolls with 1 tablespoon oil total.
- Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of slices with remaining 3 tablespoons oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Oil grill rack, then grill eggplant (covered only if using a gas grill), loosening with a metal spatula and turning occasionally to avoid overbrowning, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Top eggplant (still on grill) evenly with half of sliced cheese, then grill, covered, until cheese begins to melt, about 30 seconds. Transfer eggplant with spatula to a large tray.
- Grill rolls (cut side only) until grill marks appear, about 1 minute, and transfer to tray.
- Transfer grilled rolls to 4 plates and spoon about 3 tablespoons tomato sauce onto each bottom piece. Top with eggplant, making 2 layers. Add remaining sauce, then top with basil and remaining cheese and close sandwiches.
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For hand u Grace
[email protected]I love eggplant parmesan and this recipe did not disappoint. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Charles “CHARLI G” GREER
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Joel Patrick
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
keshav poudyal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was actually really good! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious.
Arun Ghimire
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sumi Tamang Dong
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Mohanad Alsafoo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and sauce were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Newell's Knick Knacks
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jorge Perez
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Aisuf
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Balaj Ali Soomro
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish was delicious! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and sauce were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Puja Khanal
[email protected]This grilled eggplant parmesan was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.