Eggplant and Pepper Parmesan Sandwiches

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

Smoky grilled veggies, rich tapenade, and tangy goat cheese make these sandwiches hearty and satisfying. A friend of mine made these and I loved them. By the next week, I was craving one of these delicious sandwiches.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 sandwiches

Eggplant and Pepper Parmesan Sandwiches

Ingredients

1 eggplant

seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices

1 red bell pepper

sliced into thin strips

salt and pepper to taste

1 French baguette

2 ounces soft goat cheese

¼ cup tapenade (olive spread)

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven broiler.

Step 2

Place the eggplant and red bell pepper on a medium baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Broil 5 to 10 minutes until tender and slightly browned.

Step 3

Cut baguette in half lengthwise. Spread bottom half with goat cheese followed by tapenade. Layer with eggplant and red pepper then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with top half of baguette. Cut into 4 pieces. Serve hot or cold.

Nutritional Information

Eggplant and Pepper Parmesan Sandwiches

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 460.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.3g 41%

Carbohydrates: 74.7g 24%

Dietary Fiber: 7.9g 32%

Sugars: 7.5g

Fat: 9.6g 15%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 12.6mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 1142.5IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.2mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 41.2mg 69%

Folate: 214.1mcg 54%

Calcium: 153.5mg 15%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 59.2mg 21%

Potassium: 539.6mg 15%

Sodium: 1018.2mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 69%

Calories From Fat: 86.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.