Author Notes
Breaded and fried eggplant slices tucked into a sub roll with tomatoes, onions, and fresh basil. Hearty and delicious, a vegetarian delight. —Dash of Amy
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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
15 minutes
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Serves
4
Ingredients
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1
small eggplant, sliced
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1 cup
Italian bread crumbs
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1
egg
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1 tablespoon
half and half
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1
tomato sliced
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1/2 cup
finely chopped onion
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12
basil leaves, finely chopped
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marinara sauce
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mozzarella cheese
Directions
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Place bread crumbs in one dish, and beat the egg and half and half in another dish.
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Dip both sides of the eggplant slices in egg mixture first, then press into the bread crumbs.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3-4 tbsp of olive oil until hot, then add the eggplant.
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Cook on each side until browned and fork tender, about 7-8 minutes total.
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Slice open sub roll and put under the broiler for 2 minutes.
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Place about 3-4 pieces of the eggplant in each sandwich, then top with sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Broil the sandwiches for 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is crispy.
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Top with marinara sauce, sliced tomatoes, minced onions, fresh basil, and salt.
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