Description
This is originally from taste of home and called for sun-dried tomato spread. I have made a few adjustments for those who can't find the spread at the local grocer. This makes a very filling and vegetarian version of a panini.
Ingredients
- Eggplant
- Olive Oil
- Ciabatta
- Mayonnaise
- Sun-dried Tomatoes Packed In Oil
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or panini press
- Brush eggpant slices with 1 t olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper
- Grill until marked and just soft, about 4-6 minutes
- If using the grill pan, turn once
- Cut bread into 4 pieces
- Slice pieces in half lengthwise
- Drain and dice sun-dried tomatoes
- In small bowl, mix mayonaise with tomatoes
- Cover one side of ciabatta with mayo mixture
- Divide grilled eggplant slices between the four sandwiches
- Add cheese on tops and add other slice of bread on top
- Brush sandwiches with olive oil and grill until cheese is melting and bread is crisp, about 5 minutes
- Serve with marinara sauce or picante sauce