Ingredients and Weight:
1 large eggplant (about 300 grams)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
4 slices of cheese (optional)
4 slices of cooked ham (optional)
4 slices of bread
lettuce, tomato, and pickles, to assemble
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice the eggplant into thick rounds and brush with olive oil.
- Season with salt, oregano, basil, and garlic.
- Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
- While the eggplant is baking, prepare the sandwich filling. Slice the cheese, ham, lettuce, and tomato.
- Once the eggplant is cooked, assemble the sandwiches by layering the bread with eggplant, cheese, ham, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Depending on the ingredients used, the calorie count will vary. A rough estimate would be around 300-400 calories per sandwich.
- Carbohydrates: Bread, cheese, and tomato provide carbs.
- Protein: Eggplant and ham provide protein.
- Fat: Olive oil and cheese provide fat.
Dish Characteristics:
- Creative fusion of American and Italian flavors.
- Uses common supermarket ingredients.
- Eggplant is baked to perfection, creating a delicious sandwich base.
- Customizable with various toppings (cheese, ham, lettuce, tomato, etc.).
User Comments:
- "The eggplant sandwiches were a hit! The combination of flavors was unexpected but delicious."
- "I loved the crispy eggplant in the sandwich. It added a unique texture to the sandwich."
- "The sandwiches were a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese. Will definitely make again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to bake the eggplant until it's tender but not overcooked. Overcooked eggplant will become mushy.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste. You can add more salt, oregano, or basil if desired.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with your favorite toppings. This dish is versatile and can be tailored to individual preferences.
