
January 23rd, 2009, 03:00 PM
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Chef Apprentice
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Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
>> Ingredients
Eggplant- 4 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped, Fresh Basil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 small Eggplants
Sandwiches- 1/2 cup Cream Cheese, Low-Fat Whipped, or Goat Cheese
- 4 pieces Focaccia or other good quality bread, sliced in half, lengthwise
- 2/3 cup Spinach, washed and dried
- 4 slices Tomato
>> Preparation:
Eggplant- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Add olive oil, garlic, salt, and fresh ground pepper and ½ teaspoon fresh chopped basil to small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil mixture.
- Grill eggplant over direct heat, 3 minutes per side.
Sandwiches- Mix cream cheese, 1-tablespoon fresh chopped basil, salt, and fresh ground pepper in small bowl.
- Spread 4 halves of focaccia bread with cheese mixture.
- Top with spinach, slice of tomato and focaccia bread slice.
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