Quick Meal Ideas-Eggplant and Basil Sandwich Recipes

If you are looking for Quick Meal Ideas, try this Eggplant and Basil Sandwich Recipe. You can have dinner, lunch or brunch, ready in just 16-20 minutes.

Serving these crunchy sandwiches made with eggplant, onion, tomato, basil leaves, olives and cheese, are just as tasty as they are easy.

For me, eggplant is a meat substitute. Use egg beaters and you will have quick vegetarian meals. If you do not eat cheese use a substitute or omit it, all together.

INGREDIENTS for Eggplant and Basil Sandwich Recipe

8 slices unpeeled eggplant, about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
4 slices (1 ounce each) provolone cheese, cut in half
12 large fresh basil leaves
8 slices Italian bread, 1/4 inch thick, toasted
4 thin slices tomato
12 black seeded olives
8 Tablespoons of low fat sour cream

DIRECTIONS for Eggplant and Basil Sandwich Recipe

* Toast the 8 slices of thinly sliced bread
* Coat the bread thinly with the low fat sour cream
* Cut olives into three pieces each and set aside (to top the warm cheese with)
* Dip eggplant slices into egg, then coat with bread crumbs
* Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat
* Cook eggplant in oil 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp
* Top each eggplant slice with onion and cheese.
* Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted
* Place basil leaves on 4 slices bread.
* Top with tomato, eggplant and cheese
* Place 12 olive slices on top of the melted cheese on each sandwich
* Cover with remaining bread slice

Eggplant and Basil Sandwich Recipe Alternatives: I usually drizzle a little olive oil on the bread as well and if I really want a change I also use a little balsamic vinegar for spice.

If you do not have basil leaves, use some spring salad mix or roman lettuce.

Serve with a smile.
Serving: Makes four Eggplant and Basil Sandwiches

Helpful hint: Cut and place eggplant in salted ( sea salt) water to cut the bitter taste of the eggplant and to make them tender when cooking.

Bon Appetit

~The Baby Boomer Queen~

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