Grilled Eggplant Panini Recipe

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

8 1/2-inch slices eggplant (about 1 small)

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

8 slices whole-grain country bread

8 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers

4 thin slices red onion What's Next: Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine mayonnaise and basil in a small bowl. Using

1 tablespoon oil, lightly brush both sides of eggplant and sprinkle each slice with garlic salt. With the remaining

1 tablespoon oil, brush one side of each slice of bread. Grill the eggplant for 6 minutes, turn with a spatula, top with cheese, and continue grilling until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is tender, about 4 minutes more. Toast the bread on the grill,

1 to 2 minutes per side. To assemble sandwiches: Spread basil mayonnaise on four slices of bread. Top with the cheesy eggplant, red peppers, onion and the remaining slices of bread. Cut in half and serve warm. Eat well & Laugh often! Tweet