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Taking time and care with each component—like getting a nice char on the eggplant—is the secret to this standout sandwich.
Ingredients
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1 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
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⅜ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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⅜ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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Cooking spray
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2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
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1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
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⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives plus 1 tsp. olive brine
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8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices seeded whole-grain bread
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½ cup hummus
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1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
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1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 Roma tomato, sliced
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2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
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1 to 1 1/2 cups arugula
Directions
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Season eggplant with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Generously coat with cooking spray. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high. Working in batches, add eggplant, cut sides down, to pan, and grill 2 to 3 minutes, turning 1 or 2 times. Transfer to a plate; let cool.
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Stir together mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish in a small bowl. Set aside. Using a small food processor, whirl the olives and brine into a spreadable puree.
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Grill bread directly over a medium flame, turning often, about 1 minute to slightly char the surface and impart a bit of smokiness. Let cool briefly.
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Spread about 2 tablespoons hummus on each of 4 bread slices, and top evenly with eggplant, olive puree, roasted red pepper, avocado, tomato, cucumber and arugula. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture on each of the remaining 4 bread slices. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and top the sandwiches. If you like, add a little more arugula for bite. Serve sandwiches whole or cut in half.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
421 | Calories |
39g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Calories 421 |
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% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 48g |
17% |
Dietary Fiber 15g |
54% |
Total Sugars 4g |
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Protein 13g |
26% |
Total Fat 39g |
50% |
Saturated Fat 2g |
10% |
Sodium 734mg |
32% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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