Roasted Eggplant and Pickled Beet Sandwich
Serves: 4
Time: 45 minutes
2 medium eggplants (~2 pounds), sliced into 1/2"-thick rounds
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt, ground pepper
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup mixed tender fresh herb leaves (such as flat-leaf parsley, dill, and mint), torn if large
1/2 cup chopped pickled beets
1/4 cup chopped pitted oil-cured olives
2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 6x4" pieces focaccia, split (I used La Brea Bakery torta rolls from Costco)
6 ounces feta, thinly sliced or crumbled
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place eggplant slices on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub both sides with oil. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast until golden and tender, 30-40 minutes. Whisk garlic, mayonnaise, and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
While the eggplant is in the oven, toss scallions, herbs, beets, olives, capers, and oil in a medium bowl to combine. Spread cut sides of focaccia with garlic mayo. Build sandwiches with focaccia, eggplant, feta, and beet salad.
Recipe from: Epicurious