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Open Face Eggplant-Feta Cheese Sandwiches
1 small eggplant (about 1 lb)
salt
4 oz feta cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
white pepper
2 T fresh basil, julienned
french bread
2-3 T olive oil
Slice eggplant lengthwise into 4 slices, about 1/2 inch thick. Salt
both sides and let sit for 30 minutes. Wipe dry with paper towel.
Meanwhile, beat feta cheese and cream; then mix in pepper and basil.
Fry eggplant in olive oil until brown and soft o n both sides.
Slice bread into sandwhich-size chunks and then lengthwise. Spread
with cheese mixture. Place eggplant on sandwich. Serve hot or tepid.
Serves 2.
Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches
3 large Japanese eggplants (about 12 ounces), each cut lengthwise into thirds
1/3 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil plus 8 large fresh basil leaves
4 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices country-style bread
1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 slices (about 4 ounces) Fontina cheese
Fresh basil sprigs
Prepare grill (medium-high heat).
Sprinkle eggplant slices generously with salt. Let stand 5 minutes. Pat dry.
Combine oil, garlic, and chopped basil in small bowl. Season with salt
and pepper. Brush eggplant slices, bread, and tomato slices with garlic oil.
Grill eggplant until very tender and slighty charred, turning
frequently, about 7 minutes per side.
Arrange bread and tomatoes on grill during last 3 minutes of
eggplant-grilling time and cook until bread is golden and tomatoes begin
to soften, about 1 minute per side.
Transfer 2 bread slices to plate. Top each remaining bread slice with
eggplant, cheese, tomato slices, and whole basil leaves, dividing
evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Cover grill until cheese just
melts, about 1 minute.
Transfer sandwiches to plate. Top with second bread slices. Garnish
with basil sprigs and serve.