Thai Eggplant Sandwich Recipe

Name: Thai Eggplant Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons, plus1 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped golden raisins; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 9 ounces mild chevre; 6 thick slices peasant bread, lightly toasted; 18 fresh large fresh basil leaves, plus 2 tablespoons slivered, for garnish; 6 large slices ripe tomato, 1/4-inch thick

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Prick the eggplant with a fork.
3
Wrap in foil and bake 1 hour.
4
Unwrap, let cool slightly and cut in half.
5
Scoop out pulp, discarding as many seeds as possible.
6
Coarsely chop and place in a bowl.
7
Stir in chopped basil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon oil, raisins and salt and pepper.
8
In another bowl, mix the chevre with 2 tablespoons of oil and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Preheat the broiler.
10
To assemble, spread the eggplant mixture evenly over the bread slices.
11
Cover with the whole basil leaves.
12
Spread the chevre mixture over the basil and top each sandwich with a tomato slice.
13
Brush the tomatoes with the remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
14
Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until the tomato just starts to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
15
Sprinkle with the slivered basil and serve immediately.

355

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 3 tablespoons, plus1 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Thai Eggplant 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Eggplant Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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