Grilled Eggplant, Red Pepper, Goat Cheese Pumpernickel Sandwich Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant, Red Pepper, Goat Cheese Pumpernickel Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices of thick fresh pumpernickel bread; 1 eggplant, cut into rounds (I like to use the Japanese eggplant that do not need to be peeled and much sweeter -1/2-inch thick); 1 tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup red roasted red pepper (jarred peppers work fine for this); 8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 1/3 cup basil leaves, rough chopped; 1 red onion (medium, cut in half and then thin sliced); 1 tablespoon olive oil, to roast the eggplant; salt; pepper; Aioli; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon parsley; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

8 slices of thick fresh pumpernickel bread
1 eggplant, cut into rounds (I like to use the Japanese eggplant that do not need to be peeled and much sweeter -1/2-inch thick)
1 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup red roasted red pepper (jarred peppers work fine for this)
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup basil leaves, rough chopped
1 red onion (medium, cut in half and then thin sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil, to roast the eggplant
salt
pepper
Aioli
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Aioli -- Mix the mayonnaise, garlic, parsley and lemon in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until later.
2
Eggplant -- Drizzle the eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil 10-12 minutes on the middle shelf until tender. Remove and let cool.
3
Sandwich -- Spread the aioli on the bottom slice of the bread and top with the red onion, then the eggplant, tomato, basil, goat cheese, and red peppers. Top with another slice of bread also slathered with the aioli.
4
Grill -- Season your grill pan with a little olive oil and just grill the sandwich on each side until golden brown. It only takes a few minutes.
5
ENJOY! a nice light, bit healthier sandwich.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices of thick fresh pumpernickel bread, 1 eggplant, cut into rounds (I like to use the Japanese eggplant that do not need to be peeled and much sweeter -1/2-inch thick), 1 tomatoes, sliced, 1/2 cup red roasted red pepper (jarred peppers work fine for this), and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant, Red Pepper, Goat Cheese Pumpernickel Sandwich falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Eggplant, Red Pepper, Goat Cheese Pumpernickel Sandwich

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