Best Eggplant And Smoked Gouda Open Faced Grilled Sandwiches Recipes

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GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES



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Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. -Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 ciabatta rolls, split
4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
1 medium heirloom tomato, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
6 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Mix oil and garlic; brush onto cut sides of rolls and both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper., Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side. Grill tomato, covered, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Grill rolls, cut side down, until toasted, 1-2 minutes., Spread roll bottoms with goat cheese. Top with basil, eggplant and tomato; close sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES



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Introducing you to sandwiches that are hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike: Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches. These are built on toasty ciabatta, spread with hummus and layered with grilled eggplant and scallions. Next comes feta cheese, arugula, dill and basil for a fun vegetarian sandwich that's a great change of pace from the typical meat-centric sando.

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large ciabatta loaf, split
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
1 clove garlic
1 cup hummus
One 4-ounce block feta cheese, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 cup lightly packed arugula
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh dill fronds
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
  • Season the eggplant with salt on both sides and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Place the ciabatta on a rimmed baking sheet and brush the split sides with some of the olive oil and season with salt. Add the scallions and coat with some of the olive oil and season with salt.
  • Pat the eggplant dry and drizzle both sides with some of the olive oil. Grill the eggplant until softened and charred, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Grill the scallions until softened and charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut the charred scallions into 1/4 inch pieces.
  • Grill the ciabatta split-side down until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • To build the sandwich, rub the garlic on the split sides of the toasted ciabatta. Spread the hummus on the split sides. Add the eggplant and scallions to the bottom half of the ciabatta. Top with the feta, arugula, basil, and dill. Squeeze lemon over the arugula and herbs, then sprinkle with black pepper. Close the sandwich, slice, and enjoy!

OPEN-FACE GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices peasant bread
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 1/4 lbs eggplants, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1/2 lb buffalo mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 large basil leaves, torn
coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Light a grill. Brush the bread on both sides with olive oil and grill over high heat until crisp on the outside but still soft inside, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a platter.
  • Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat until charred on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn and grill until tender, about 3 minutes longer.
  • Top the eggplant with the tomato, mozzarella and basil. Cover the grill and cook until the cheese melts, 2 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to the bread, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

SMOKED GOUDA VEGGIE MELT



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After a long day of teaching, I like to make these veggie-packed grilled-cheese sandwiches. My 8-year-old daughter is a big fan, too. -Charlie Herzog, West Brookfield, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place mushrooms, broccoli, pepper and onion in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Mix mayonnaise and garlic; spread over bread., Change oven setting to broil. Spoon vegetables over bread slices; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 37g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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