Pressed Eggplant Sandwiches With Pesto
User Reviews
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4 sandwiches
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Pressed Eggplant Sandwiches With Pesto
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Who knew your could make a Mediterranean pressed eggplant sandwich with a stack of books? Pesto, mozzarella, grilled eggplant, and roasted bell pepper!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 eggplant
- 1 zucchini
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 ciabatta bread large loaf
- 4 Tbsp pesto
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese sliced into 1/4 inch slabs, buffalo
- 2 oz parmesan about 1/4 cup, sliced
Instructions
- Prep Veggies: Slice eggplant and zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch slabs. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and grill about 5 minutes, until soft and slightly charred.
- Roast Pepper: Place red bell pepper directly onto grill. Cook 10 to 20 minutes, rotating often, until outside is blackened. Place pepper in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside 20 minutes. Remove skin and seeds from pepper and slice into strips.
- Assemble: Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise and spread pesto onto top half. On bottom half, layer on mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper slices, then parmesan. You do not have to use all of each ingredient and you may have some leftovers.
- Press: Wrap sandwich tightly with plastic wrap. In an area free from breakables, set a few heavy books on top of the sandwich, and allow the sandwich to press about 2 hours. Unwrap sandwich, slice into 4 pieces, and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers sandwiches in fridge, but best if eaten right away as the ciabatta gets chewier with time. Got leftover veggies? Throw them into some fresh cooked pasta, stir in pesto, and sprinkle with parmesan. It's like the pressed sandwich's fraternal twin!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1sandwich
Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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