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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
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    • Our healthier eggplant Parmesan sandwich uses tender, smoky grilled eggplant instead of fried, so it has a fraction of the fat and calories. To make these sandwiches a cinch to prepare, make sure to have all your ingredients ready before you head out to the grill.

    Ingredients

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    Directions

    1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

    2. Place eggplant rounds on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Coat both sides lightly with cooking spray. Combine Parmesan (or Asiago) and mozzarella in a small bowl. Brush both sides of focaccia (or bread) with oil.

    3. Place spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in the wrap. Microwave on High until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Combine tomatoes and 2 tablespoons basil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until bubbling, about 2 minutes.

    4. Place all your ingredients on the baking sheet with the eggplant and take it to the grill. Grill the eggplant slices until brown and soft on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill the bread until toasted, about 1 minute per side. Return the eggplant and bread to the baking sheet. Reduce grill heat to medium.

    5. Place 1 eggplant round on top of each slice of bread. Layer 1 tablespoon tomatoes, 1 tablespoon wilted spinach and 1 tablespoon cheese on each slice of eggplant. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, sauce, spinach and cheese. Sprinkle each stack with some of the remaining basil. Place the baking sheet on the grill, close the lid and grill until the eggplant stack is hot and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Single Serving / Serves 4 Total
    Calories 291Calories from fat 72
    Total Fat 8gm12%Saturated Fat 2gm10%
    Mono Unsaturated Fat 3gmCholesterol 12mg4%
    Sodium 756mg32%Total Carbohydrates 48gm16%
    Fiber 9gm9%Protein12gm

    Nutrition Facts provided by: EatingWell

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available.

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    aehyeonmoon

    Also, I used a whole loaf of ciabatta and cut each slice in half - worked out well that way.

    August 01 2010 at 1:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    aehyeonmoon

    I thought this was a great recipe but I made the dish with a few tweaks. First, I didn't use canned tomatoes. I bought fresh ones, peeled the skins, diced & then smashed with my hands. We were short on grill space, so I toasted the bread in the oven.

    August 01 2010 at 1:13 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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    aehyeonmoon

    (con't) I toasted the bread with an olive oil drizzle til crisp. After the eggplant was grilled, I constructed as directed & then stuck back in the oven to melt the cheese since the grill was occupied with burgers. They turned out wonderfully!

    August 01 2010 at 1:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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