Eggplant Panini Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sandwich Recipes. (Eggplant Panini Recipe). This is a delicious sandwich which can be served for lunch or dinner. Paired with a green salad and a glass of red wine, it makes a good meal. Any type of flat bread can be used, however I chose one topped with portobello mushrooms and gorgonzola cheese.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Eggplant Panini Recipe

Ingredients

1 baby eggplant

cut into 1/4-inch slices

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup olive oil

divided

1 loaf flat bread

sliced horizontally and cut into 4 equal pieces

½ (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

drained and sliced

4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup roasted garlic hummus

Kendra's Maid-Rite Sandwiches

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper; let stand for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute 1/2 of the eggplant until golden brown 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining olive oil and eggplant.

Step 3

Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 4

Layer eggplant roasted red pepper and mozzarella cheese respectively onto the bottom piece of each flat bread. Spread 1 tablespoon hummus on the inside of each top piece of flat bread and place over the mozzarella layer creating a panini.

Step 5

Grill each panini on the preheated panini press until cooked through and cheese is melted about 7 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Eggplant Panini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 400.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.7g 32%

Carbohydrates: 41.5g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5.2g 21%

Sugars: 3.5g

Fat: 21.7g 33%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 18.1mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1910.7IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 25.3mg 42%

Folate: 32.9mcg 8%

Calcium: 239.3mg 24%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 28.4mg 10%

Potassium: 251.4mg 7%

Sodium: 625mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 195

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.