Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches Recipe

Fire up your grill for these sensational Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches! Inspired by Food & Wine, this recipe features simple, fresh flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly grilled eggplant, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil create a flavor explosion in every bite. A quick and easy weeknight meal or impressive appetizer, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 216.7 kcal
Protein 29g
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Ingredients for Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

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How to Make Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

  1. Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the bread: Brush both sides of each bread slice with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Grill for 30 seconds per side, or until lightly toasted and crisp.
  3. Set aside: Transfer the grilled bread to a platter.
  4. Prepare the eggplant: Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill the eggplant: Grill the eggplant slices over medium heat for 5 minutes per side, or until tender and slightly charred.
  6. Assemble the sandwiches: Top each grilled bread slice with a grilled eggplant slice, followed by tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
  7. Melt the cheese: Cover the grill and cook for 2 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and slightly bubbly.
  8. Finish and serve: Transfer the open-face eggplant sandwiches to serving plates. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

37g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches?

Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches?

Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches has approximately 216.7 calories per serving, with about 29 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches?

The key ingredients for Open Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches are Peasant Bread, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Eggplants, Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Plum Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella. See the full list with measurements above.

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