GRILLED EGGPLANT, RED PEPPER, GOAT CHEESE PUMPERNICKEL SANDWICH

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I love these - these are so easy and such great flavor. I get a nice loaf of fresh pumpernickel and cut thick slices. Add some very thin sliced red onion, grilled eggplant, crumbled goat cheese, fresh basil, garlic aioli and roasted red peppers. Just perfect! I like to press it down lightly as it grills simply brushed with a little oil on the grill and it is a perfect sandwich. Served with a salad, soup or fresh grilled fries.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices of thick fresh pumpernickel bread
1 eggplant, cut into rounds (I like to use the Japanese eggplant that do not need to be peeled and much sweeter -1/2-inch thick)
1 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup red roasted red pepper (jarred peppers work fine for this)
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup basil leaves, rough chopped
1 red onion (medium, cut in half and then thin sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil, to roast the eggplant
salt
pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Aioli -- Mix the mayonnaise, garlic, parsley and lemon in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until later.
  • Eggplant -- Drizzle the eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil 10-12 minutes on the middle shelf until tender. Remove and let cool.
  • Sandwich -- Spread the aioli on the bottom slice of the bread and top with the red onion, then the eggplant, tomato, basil, goat cheese, and red peppers. Top with another slice of bread also slathered with the aioli.
  • Grill -- Season your grill pan with a little olive oil and just grill the sandwich on each side until golden brown. It only takes a few minutes.
  • ENJOY! a nice light, bit healthier sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.4, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 1105.3, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 20

Saru Sapkota
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This sandwich was just okay. The eggplant and peppers were cooked well, but the goat cheese was a bit too strong for my taste.


Ratnane Hamza
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I found this sandwich to be a bit bland. The eggplant and peppers didn't have much flavor and the goat cheese was not very noticeable.


Andrew Coree
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This sandwich was a bit too heavy for me. The eggplant and peppers were a bit greasy and the goat cheese was a bit too rich.


JAHED KHAN
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The eggplant was grilled perfectly and the goat cheese helped to balance out the flavor.


Jam Farhan
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This sandwich was delicious! The flavors all worked so well together. I especially loved the combination of the grilled eggplant and the roasted red peppers.


Malik Shafqat
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I really enjoyed this sandwich! The eggplant and peppers were perfectly grilled and the goat cheese added a nice creamy touch. I would definitely make this again.


Kat
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This sandwich was just okay. The eggplant and peppers were cooked well, but the goat cheese was a bit too strong for my taste.


Ephya Clergywaa
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I found this sandwich to be a bit bland. The eggplant and peppers didn't have much flavor and the goat cheese was not very noticeable.


Ann Bennett
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This sandwich was a bit too heavy for me. The eggplant and peppers were a bit greasy and the goat cheese was a bit too rich.


Kristin Bland
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The eggplant was grilled perfectly and the goat cheese helped to balance out the flavor.


Potteris is
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This sandwich is amazing! The flavors all work so well together. I especially love the combination of the grilled eggplant and the roasted red peppers.


Martin Vlachkov
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I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was delicious! The eggplant and peppers were perfectly grilled and the goat cheese added a nice creamy touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Wiseman kaunda
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This sandwich was a hit! The combination of grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, creamy goat cheese, and tangy balsamic vinegar was simply divine. The pumpernickel bread added a nice hearty touch. I will definitely be making this again!