Eggplant Subs
Dash of Amy
Photo by Dash of Amy
- Serves
- 4
- Prep Time
- 5 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 Minutes
Breaded and fried eggplant slices tucked into a sub roll with tomatoes, onions, and fresh basil. Hearty and delicious, a vegetarian delight.
Ingredients
- 1 small eggplant, sliced
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon half and half
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 12 basil leaves, finely chopped
- marinara sauce
- mozzarella cheese
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Directions
- Step 1
Place bread crumbs in one dish, and beat the egg and half and half in another dish.
- Step 2
Dip both sides of the eggplant slices in egg mixture first, then press into the bread crumbs.
- Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3-4 tbsp of olive oil until hot, then add the eggplant.
- Step 4
Cook on each side until browned and fork tender, about 7-8 minutes total.
- Step 5
Slice open sub roll and put under the broiler for 2 minutes.
- Step 6
Place about 3-4 pieces of the eggplant in each sandwich, then top with sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Step 7
Broil the sandwiches for 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is crispy.
- Step 8
Top with marinara sauce, sliced tomatoes, minced onions, fresh basil, and salt.