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Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches

These Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches are an easy vegetarian dish with plenty of options for customizing to fit your tastes and budget.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 sandwiches
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant (8" length) $1.49
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided $0.32
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning $0.10
  • 1 cup marinara sauce $0.50
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • 4 rolls $1.53
  • 1 Tbsp butter $0.11
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 4 oz. mozzarella $2.00

Instructions

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  1. Cube the eggplant into ½-inch cubes. Mince the garlic.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add the cubed eggplant and Italian seasoning. Continue to sauté until the eggplant is soft (5-7 minutes).
  3. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the eggplant, stir to combine, then heat through (3-5 minutes). Taste and season with salt (about ½ tsp).
  4. Preheat the boiler on your oven and make sure the oven rack is positioned in the middle. Combine the second 2 Tbsp olive oil with the butter and garlic powder. Microwave for 15-30 seconds to melt the butter, then stir to combine.
  5. Place the buns on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Brush the butter and olive oil mixture over the cut surfaces of the rolls. Bake under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until they are just barely golden brown (watch them closely as broilers can vary).
  6. After removing the rolls from the oven, switch the setting from broil to bake (350ºF). Pile the eggplant mixture onto the toasted rolls, then top with mozzarella. Return the sandwiches to the hot oven and bake for about 5 minutes more, or until the mozzarella is melted. Serve hot!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 26g (40%) Sodium 1110mg (46%) Fiber 6g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3to 4 sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 26g 40%
Sodium 1110mg 46%
Fiber 6g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.