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Roasted Vegetable And Feta Sandwich

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This hearty sandwich transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated vegetarian meal. The star is the smoky, tender eggplant, grilled until charred and soft, then chopped and mixed with sweet roasted red peppers. This vegetable mixture is layered over a rich, tangy feta cheese spread infused with lemon juice, oregano, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. All of this is nestled inside a hollowed-out round of crusty country bread, creating a satisfying, handheld experience.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 289
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This hearty sandwich transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated vegetarian meal. The star is the smoky, tender eggplant, grilled until charred and soft, then chopped and mixed with sweet roasted red peppers. This vegetable mixture is layered over a rich, tangy feta cheese spread infused with lemon juice, oregano, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. All of this is nestled inside a hollowed-out round of crusty country bread, creating a satisfying, handheld experience.
Ingredients
  • eggplant
  • extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed, and chopped
  • feta cheese, preferably imported
  • fresh lemon juice
  • dried oregano
  • red pepper flakes
  • loaf country bread, about 9 inches across
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler.
  2. 2
    Cut the eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  3. 3
    Brush 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over both sides of the eggplant slices.
  4. 4
    Grill or broil the eggplant for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until lightly browned and tender.
  5. 5
    Let the eggplant cool slightly, then chop it coarsely.
  6. 6
    Mix the chopped eggplant with the drained and chopped roasted red peppers.
  7. 7
    Season the vegetable mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, mash the feta cheese with a fork.
  9. 9
    Add the lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the feta.
  10. 10
    Blend the mixture until smooth and spreadable, then season with black pepper.
  11. 11
    Slice the loaf of country bread in half horizontally.
  12. 12
    Scoop out about 1 inch of the soft interior from each half to create a cavity.
  13. 13
    Spread the feta mixture evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
  14. 14
    Spoon the eggplant and pepper mixture over the cheese.
  15. 15
    Place the top half of the bread firmly onto the bottom half.
  16. 16
    Cut the sandwich into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 289kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.1g31%
Saturated Fat 10.9g55%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 24.1g9%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 7.1g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: eggplant, feta, sandwich, greek, vegetarian, roasted peppers, country bread, grilled, lemon, oregano, olive oil, lunch, picnic, smoky, cheesy, easy, healthy, savory, appetizer, dinner
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