Baked Eggplant Melt Sandwich

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 7
Baked Eggplant Melt Sandwich Recipe For A Quick Meal
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
4 teaspoons fresh basil , finely chopped
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
12 slices eggplants , 1/4-inch thick
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 multi-grain thin buns , split and toasted
3 tablespoons pasta sauce , favorite good quality sauce
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
417
Sugar
5g
Fat
24g
This Baked Eggplant Melt Sandwich recipe offers a quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner. The dish features crispy and flavorful eggplant slices baked to perfection and served with parmesan cheese, basil, and mozzarella cheese inside a toasted whole-grain thin bun. This sandwich is a healthy alternative to traditional grilled cheese sandwiches. Sandwiches are easy to make with fewer ingredients but can still be wholesome, flavorful and satisfying options for a meal. The combination of eggplant slices and mozzarella cheese create an indulgent cheesy and savory flavor. This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and cheese lovers that want to try something different in a sandwich.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and salt.
3.In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.
4.Dip each slice of eggplant in the egg mixture and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
5.Place the coated eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush each with olive oil.
6.Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the eggplant is tender and golden brown.
7.While the eggplant is baking, toast the whole grain thin buns until lightly golden.
8.Spread pasta sauce onto each half of the toasted buns.
9.Top each bun half with two slices of baked eggplant and one slice of mozzarella cheese.
10.Place the prepared sandwich halves back in the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This sandwich is a healthy alternative to traditional grilled cheese sandwiches.

Eggplants contain important vitamins and minerals, including fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and B6.
Additionally, they are low in calories and fat.

Combination of eggplant slices and mozzarella cheese create a satisfying cheesy and savory flavor.

CONS

The preparation may take longer than a simple sandwich recipe.

Eggplants sometimes are bitter.
You need to take care of removing the bitterness before cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a nutrient-rich food and are high in antioxidants, including nasunin, a phytonutrient that can help protect cells from damage. Additionally, eggplants are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and B6.

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