Grilled Panini-ish

 
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:46 pm    Post subject: Grilled Panini-ish Reply with quote

Grilled Eggplant, Arugula and Mozzarella Panini -ish

Sliced fresh tomatoes or roasted red bell peppers are an excellent addition to these sandwiches.




4 eggplant slices, each 1/2 inch thick
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 slices country-style bread, each 1/2 inch thick
2 cups loosely packed arugula leaves
4 to 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced




Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the eggplant on the panini maker and close the lid; be sure it makes even contact with the eggplant. Cook until dark grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a warmed plate.


Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Lay 4 of the bread slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface, and arrange the eggplant, arugula and mozzarella on the bread, seasoning each layer lightly with salt and pepper. Top each with one of the remaining bread slices, oiled side up. Season the outside of the sandwiches with salt and pepper.

Place sandwiches on a preheated cast iron pan or electric grill and apply a weight on top of sandwich. Close the lid and be sure it makes even contact with the sandwiches. Cook until dark grill marks appear and the sandwiches are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half. Serves 4.
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