Eggplant (aubergine) Panini For Two

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 slices eggplants, about 1/2-3/4-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 slices pane italian bread (or any thick bread of your choice)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
• 1/2 cup arugula leaf
• 4 -8 slices tomatoes
• 2 slices provolone cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt the 3 tablespoons of butter with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and stir in the garlic powder and italian seasoning.
• 2 brush the eggplant with the butter/oil mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• 3 grill the eggplant for 3-5 minutes, or until tender, but not mushy, turning once (i used an indoor grill, but you can use a panini grill or frying pan, etc.).
• 4 if desired, brush the remaining butter/oil mixture onto the inside slices of the bread.
• 5 stack 2 slice of bread (side with the butter/oil mixture) with the fresh basil, arugula, slices of tomato, provolone cheese and the grilled eggplant.
• 6 top with remaining slices of bread and lightly brush each sandwich with olive oil.
• 7 place on grill for about 1 minute on each side (i had to press a frying pan on top of each sandwich to get the desired panini-effect).
• 8 enjoy!