Pressed Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich Recipe Recipe

Name: Pressed Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill; 5 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons packed, finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 medium bell peppers, ends trimmed, seeds and stems removed, and quartered; 2 medium globe eggplants, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; 4 ounces chevre (goat cheese), crumbled; 1 loaf ciabatta, sliced in half horizontally and lightly toasted; 3 cups baby spinach

Servings: persons

1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill
5 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons packed, finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 medium bell peppers, ends trimmed, seeds and stems removed, and quartered
2 medium globe eggplants, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
4 ounces chevre (goat cheese), crumbled
1 loaf ciabatta, sliced in half horizontally and lightly toasted
3 cups baby spinach

1
Place the orange juice, measured oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, orange zest, and red pepper flakes in a large, nonreactive bowl and whisk to combine.
2
Add the bell peppers and eggplant and toss to coat.
3
Let sit at room temperature while the grill heats, at least 5 minutes.
4
Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (about 350 degrees F to 450 degrees F) or a grill pan over high heat and rub the grill or grill pan with a towel dipped in olive oil.
5
Remove the eggplant from the marinade and place on the grill; cook until soft and lightly charred on one side, about 5 minutes.
6
Flip and cook until charred and soft on the other side, about 5 minutes more.
7
Remove to a plate and set aside.
8
Place the peppers on the grill and cook until soft and lightly charred on one side, about 5 minutes.
9
Flip and cook until charred and soft on the other side, about 5 minutes more.
10
Remove to the plate with the eggplant and set aside.
11
Place the crumbled cheese on the bottom piece of bread, then evenly distribute the spinach over the cheese.
12
Drizzle the marinade over the spinach, then layer the grilled vegetables over the spinach.
13
Close the sandwich and wrap in aluminum foil.
14
Place on a flat surface, cover with a baking sheet, and place heavy cans or a cast iron skillet on top of the baking sheet to press the sandwich down.
15
Flip the sandwich after 10 minutes and press it down for another 10 minutes.
16
Then unwrap, slice, and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill, 5 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pressed Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich Recipe 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.

Pressed Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich Recipe

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