Open Faced Eggplant Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
- 1 small eggplant, peeled
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko (coarse dried) breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 8 slices Sargento® Ultra Thin Sliced Provolone Cheese
- 2 large slices rustic Italian bread, lightly toasted
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cut center of eggplant crosswise into four 1/2-inch thick slices. (If desired, reserve ends for another use.)
- 2
Beat egg with 2 teaspoons water in a shallow bowl. Mix bread crumbs and oregano in another shallow bowl. Place flour in a plastic bag. Shake each eggplant slice in flour to coat lightly. Dip each side in egg mixture letting excess drip off. Coat both sides in breadcrumb mixture.
- 3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until hot. Add eggplant; sauté 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. Place cheese over eggplant; cover skillet and cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Place toast on two serving plates; place eggplant over toast.
- 4
Heat marinara sauce in same skillet until hot; spoon over eggplant and top with basil.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 2
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 658
Total Fat 34.6g
Saturated Fat 11.3g
Trans Fat 15.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 127mg
Sodium 1132mg
Carbohydrates 63g
Protein 26g
Dietary Fiber 12g
Vitamin A 137%
Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 472%
Iron 4%
