Pressed Sandwich with Roasted Eggplant

Vegetarian
Health score
32%
Pressed Sandwich with Roasted Eggplant
45 min.
4
473kcal

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Elevate your lunch or dinner with this delicious Pressed Sandwich with Roasted Eggplant! Perfectly grilled eggplant, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, is complemented by the freshness of basil and the creaminess of mozzarella cheese. This vegetarian delight is not just a meal—it's a delightful experience for your palate!

If you're looking for a tasty and satisfying way to incorporate more veggies into your diet, this pressed sandwich is an excellent choice. The rich flavor of the grilled eggplant combined with the aromatic basil creates a harmonious blend that will leave you craving more. The crispy exterior, achieved by pressing the sandwich to perfection, gives way to layers of indulgent flavors inside that will enchant your taste buds.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weekdays or a leisurely weekend lunch. With a caloric count of 473 kcal per serving, it's a great balance of protein, fat, and carbs, making it a wholesome option for any meal of the day. The simplicity of the ingredients belies the complexity of flavors you'll enjoy, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or simply treating yourself. Get ready to savor a delightful vegetarian masterpiece that’s both hearty and healthy!

Ingredients

  •  baguette 
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • medium eggplants 
  • cups basil leaves fresh
  • 0.3 pound mozzarella cheese 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill
  • panini press

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Brush eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, with 4 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant until grill marks form (2-3 minutes); flip, and grill until tender (3-4 minutes more).
  3. Remove and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
  4. Cut baguette into 4 pieces; slice each in half.
  5. Brush bottoms of baguette evenly with 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil. Slice mozzarella into 8 slices; layer half of the slices among sandwiches. Top each sandwich with 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 3-4 slices eggplant, remaining cheese, and baguette tops. Press sandwiches in a panini press or in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories473kcal
Protein12.42%
Fat48.78%
Carbs38.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.19
Glycemic Load
23.9
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.590434520141%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
196.23mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.51kcal
23.63%
Fat:26.04g
40.05%
Saturated Fat:6.57g
41.05%
Carbohydrates:46.59g
15.53%
Net Carbohydrates:38.18g
13.89%
Sugar:13.14g
14.6%
Cholesterol:22.4mg
7.47%
Sodium:717.54mg
31.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.91g
29.82%
Vitamin K:71.08µg
67.7%
Manganese:1mg
49.98%
Fiber:8.41g
33.62%
Folate:127.42µg
31.86%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.05%
Calcium:254.7mg
25.47%
Vitamin E:3.54mg
23.6%
Selenium:16.3µg
23.28%
Phosphorus:223.89mg
22.39%
Vitamin B3:4.46mg
22.31%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
22.05%
Potassium:674.16mg
19.26%
Iron:3.39mg
18.81%
Vitamin A:878IU
17.56%
Magnesium:63.32mg
15.83%
Copper:0.32mg
15.77%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.34%
Zinc:1.8mg
11.98%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.77%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.47%
Vitamin C:7.2mg
8.72%
Source:My Recipes