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Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches

URL: https://www.budgetbytes.com/eggplant-mozzarella-sandwiches/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 1 whole eggplant (8" length)
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • ½ tsp salt

The bread

  • 4 rolls hoagie buns
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

The cheese

  • 4 oz. mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Cube the eggplant into ½-inch cubes and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add cubed eggplant and Italian seasoning, sauté until eggplant is soft (5-7 minutes).
  4. Stir in marinara sauce and heat through (3-5 minutes), then season with salt.
  5. Preheat the broiler and prepare a butter and garlic powder mixture with the remaining olive oil.
  6. Brush the mixture over the cut surfaces of the rolls and broil until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  7. Switch the oven to bake at 350ºF, pile eggplant mixture onto the toasted rolls, and top with mozzarella.
  8. Bake until the mozzarella is melted (about 5 minutes), then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3 to 4 sandwiches
Calories
455
Total fat
26g
Total carbohydrates
44g
Total protein
14g
Sodium
1110mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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