Grilled Eggplant Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients: (Conversion Chart)

• 1 medium italian eggplant cut into ½-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely minced
• 8 ½-inch slices, crusty bread
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Remove ends of eggplant and cut into ½-inch slices. Sprinkle both sides with salt and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse slices to remove all salt and drain on absorbent paper.
2. Combine olive oil and garlic and lightly brush each slice. Grill over medium-high heat on gas grill or broil under broiler. When soft, remove immediately and sprinkle with basil.
3. Meanwhile, slice tomatoes into ½-inch slices and season with black pepper. Arrange tomatoes and eggplant on 4 slices of bread. Season with pepper. Top with second slice of bread and serve.

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