Eggplant

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (use light if you wish)
• 1 tablespoon romano cheese, grated (parmesan can be subbed)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (i have used lime with good results)
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (season salt can be used too)
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 plum tomatoes
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 small purple onion, sliced
• 4 slices italian bread
• fresh basil leaf

Recipe

• 1 1. combine mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and salt.
• 2 2. brush eggplant slices (after slicing) on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. season with salt and pepper.
• 3 3. grill, turning once, 8 minutes or until slightly charred and tender.
• 4 4. brush tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. grill, turning once, 4 minutes or until slightly softened. remove and slice into quarters lengthwise.
• 5 5. evenly spread bread with mayonnaise mixture, then top with basil, onion, eggplant and tomatoes.