Eggplant-and-Portobello Mushroom Melts

Vegetarian
Health score
22%
Eggplant-and-Portobello Mushroom Melts
12 min.
4
335kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and hearty vegetarian meal, these Eggplant-and-Portobello Mushroom Melts are the perfect choice! Ready in just 12 minutes, this dish is packed with flavors that will satisfy your taste buds without the need for meat. The combination of tender eggplant and juicy portobello mushrooms, paired with provolone cheese, creates a rich, savory bite that is sure to please even the most dedicated carnivores.

The balsamic vinaigrette adds a tangy sweetness to the vegetables, while the roasted red bell peppers and fresh basil bring in a delightful layer of freshness. The warm spinach leaves on the onion rolls provide a subtle earthiness, making every bite a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're preparing this for lunch or dinner, this melt is an ideal main course that brings together wholesome ingredients in a satisfying way.

Not only is this recipe simple and quick, but it’s also full of nutrients and low in calories, making it a great option for anyone looking for a lighter yet fulfilling meal. So grab your knife, preheat the broiler, and get ready to enjoy a delicious, vegetarian delight that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinaigrette divided (such as Wish-Bone)
  • 32 ounces eggplant peeled ()
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • ounce onion rolls halved
  • 10 ounces portabello mushrooms 
  • ounce provolone cheese 
  • 0.3 cup bottled roasted bell peppers red chopped
  • 0.5 cup spinach leaves 

Equipment

  • knife
  • broiler
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Remove stems from mushrooms; discard stems.
  3. Remove brown gills from the undersides of mushrooms using a sharp knife; discard gills.
  4. Place mushrooms and eggplant on a broiler pan; brush vegetables with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Broil 6 minutes. Turn vegetables over; brush with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Broil for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
  5. Combine bell peppers and basil. Spoon 1 tablespoon pepper mixture over each eggplant slice. Top each mushroom with 1 cheese slice. Broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
  6. Brush 2 tablespoons vinaigrette evenly over the cut sides of rolls. Arrange the spinach evenly on bottom halves of rolls. Top each roll half with 1 mushroom and 1 eggplant slice; cover with roll tops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories335kcal
Protein15.3%
Fat31.25%
Carbs53.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
2.07
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.197826121164%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
194.34mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:334.72kcal
16.74%
Fat:12.01g
18.48%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
19.01%
Carbohydrates:46.22g
15.41%
Net Carbohydrates:36.87g
13.41%
Sugar:13.2g
14.67%
Cholesterol:9.78mg
3.26%
Sodium:681.35mg
29.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.23g
26.45%
Fiber:9.35g
37.38%
Folate:137.21µg
34.3%
Vitamin B3:6.46mg
32.32%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.78%
Vitamin K:30.51µg
29.06%
Potassium:833.56mg
23.82%
Selenium:15.98µg
22.84%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.32%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.57%
Phosphorus:205.43mg
20.54%
Copper:0.41mg
20.51%
Calcium:196.94mg
19.69%
Iron:3.06mg
17%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.51%
Vitamin B5:1.52mg
15.21%
Vitamin A:626.79IU
12.54%
Vitamin C:10.29mg
12.48%
Magnesium:40.29mg
10.07%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.27%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.41%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.04%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%
Source:My Recipes