Grilled Eggplant And Fresh Mozzarella On Ciabatta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise
• canola oil
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 loaf ciabatta, sliced lengthwise in 1/2 (or you can use french bread)
• 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• fresh basil leaf
• baby arugula (or spinach or lettuce)

Recipe

• 1 combine the mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• 2 heat a grill to high(or broiler).
• 3 brush the eggplant on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
• 4 brush the peppers with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. grill until charred on all sides, remove, place in a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. remove the skin and the seeds.
• 5 put bread on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 1-2 minutes to warm through and crisp slightly.
• 6 spread the bread with the mayonnaise mixture and top the bottom half with eggplant, peppers, cheese, basil and arugula. cover with the top of the bread and serve.
• 7 enjoy!