thanks again, Laurel. I love eggplant, and kale pesto sounds lovely! Still excellent, Thanks so much for letting me know, Michael!! 1 medium eggplant, sliced into ¼ inch slices, drizzle of olive oil, for grilling the eggplant, ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced (skip if vegan), big handful of arugula (plus reserve a few sprigs for the sandwiches), big handful of basil (also reserve a few). I can only imagine how good this must taste. Preheat a grill or grill pan. In a shallow dish, toss the eggplant slices with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. There are no wrong answers here…. Add bell pepper and onion to oven with eggplant; bake at 450° for 10 minutes; turn bell pepper and onion slices over. This looks delectable.. you can really see those avocado slices.. and eggplant. I am also in love with the combination of veggies on this sandwich. Stir well and cover skillet for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. had an awesome dish of grilled eggplant with pesto the other day and it was just calling out to be made into a sandwich. Arrange roasted eggplant slices on bottom half of bread; top with bell pepper and onion mixture, and sprinkle with cheese. I love pesto in sandwiches to give a herby kick! Everybody understands the stuggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. Remove from heat and set aside to assemble sandwiches. Assemble sandwiches with pesto, arugula, mozzarella and/or avocado, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, and a sprig of basil. Delicious! It is imperative your eggplant is cooked through. Grill eggplant till browned on both sides. I used the grocery store sun dried tomato pesto because that’s what I had on hand. In a large skillet heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over medium-high heat and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, adding more oil as needed. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Sprinkle generously with salt and let it sit while you prep everything else. I started to type “yum” about 80 times… until I realized it was getting ridiculous. Thanks and I look forward to continuing to follow your blog! Underneath the thick purple skin, there is a party animal. The best Balsamic Roasted Eggplant, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwiches with roasted bell peppers & arugula are a quick, easy & so delicious! 4 fresh red bell peppers, roasted or 4 large pieces jarred roasted bell peppers, 1 large or 2 small eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch slices, Keywords: vegetarian, veggie, sandwich, eggplant, balsamic vinegar, balsamic roasted eggplant, pesto, roasted bell peppers, mozzarella, meatless, arugula, meatless monday, Tag @wholebeetkitchen on Instagram and hashtag it #wholebeetkitchen, Lentil Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cabbage Slaw, Crispy Falafel Sandwiches with Tahini Yogurt Sauce. © 2020 Chicago Botanic Garden. And I’ll take the avo AND cheese, thank you very much. Thanks again for the kind words . This sandwich has potential. Roast for 15 minutes. Sub avocado for the cheese if you’re vegan. I LOVE that movie! We love it! I just discovered your blog earlier this week and am LOVING it! All rights reserved. Where is it from? I made a substitution with zucchini because I didn’t have arugula, turned out delicious!! Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. This process will be much faster with an aid of a panini maker or griddler. I hope you have a beautiful day! Need! Copyright © 2020 Love and Lemons, LLC. I’ve seen it a few times and I know the guy you’re talking about (the English one)! The eggplant may sit aloof, high up on the produce shelf, distanced from the more popular veggies, but this diamond in the rough plant is one of the most versatile and fun vegetables to use in the kitchen. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 3 to 4 feet apart. Julia, Thanks for this recipe! Bake an additional 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and well browned. 1 1/2 pound eggplant, sliced (1/4 inch) 2 ounces lemon juice (fresh) 3 ounces olive oil. Place bell pepper rings and onion slices on another baking sheet coated with cooking spray. ha thanks! I’ll be honest. https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/eggplant-pesto-sandwich We use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Add goat cheese to the top half. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. One of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Top with the roasted eggplant, roasted bell peppers, fresh mozzarella and arugula. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each half of bread. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Hi Jeanine, I’m making this now! Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. Today they are staple ingredients in Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. hahaha! Lightly coat eggplant with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. This looks wonderful!! What an incredibly delicious looking sandwich. The mozarella sounds genius! Spread the bottom with half the pesto. So many tasty ingredients. Required fields are marked *. https://www.theroastedroot.net/roasted-eggplant-pesto-sandwich You’re making me hungry! Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto on top baguette. Nutrition Customer Service: (847) 835-6801Main: (847) 835-5440Member: (847) 835-8215E-newsletter UpdatesGarden BlogPress RoomCreditsPrivacy Policy. Christine Manfield's eggplant sandwich Gourmet Traveller goat, basil pesto, rocket, red capsicum, vegetable oil, aged balsamic vinegar and 2 more Get 30 days free access to chef-guided recipes Cut the sandwich in half and serve it on a plate with salt and vinegar flavor kettle chips. I can’t help but lust over the beautiful aubergine orbs on the farmers market tables. Taste and adjust seasonings.

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