Eggplant adds creaminess to the sandwich making it more delicious. When serving, you can complement it with salad or fries.
Eggplant Panini
Eggplant adds creaminess to the sandwich making it more delicious. When serving, you can complement it with salad or fries.
Ingredients
- 1 small eggplant cut into ¼” slices
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 oz. divided olive oil
- 1 loaf flatbread cut into 4 horizontal slices
- 6 oz. sliced and drained jarred roasted red bell peppers
- 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. roasted garlic hummus
Instructions
- In a bowl, put the eggplant, then sprinkle it with pepper and salt.
- Set the eggplant aside for about 2 minutes to allow blending of the flavors.
- On a frying pan with oil, sauté the eggplant for about 3 minutes on every side.
- Preheat your panini press.
- On a flat surface, place the bread, then layer aside with the red pepper, eggplant, and cheese.
- Top the ingredients by spreading ½ oz.
- of the garlic on the other bread piece.
- Cover the sandwich.
- Grill it for about 6 minutes until the cheese gets to melt.