Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy BBQ & Grilling Recipes Healthy Grilled Vegetable Recipes Healthy Grilled Eggplant Recipes Vegetarian Pressed Italian Sandwich Typically, pressed sandwiches are a celebration of many meats. Here, we've opted for grilled eggplant slices, artichokes and arugula to make a satisfying vegetarian version. Giardiniera, a type of Italian relish typically made from bell peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower, olives, vinegar and spices, perks up the flavors of any sandwich. You can use convenient prepared giardiniera or homemade. Choose a hot or mild version, depending on your preference for heat. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Facebook Instagram Twitter Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 lengthwise slices eggplant (about 1/2-inch thick) Pinch of coarse kosher salt 1 14-ounce loaf ciabatta bread, preferably whole-wheat ½ cup prepared or homemade drained giardiniera relish (see associated recipe) 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1 small clove garlic, minced 3 ounces sliced provolone cheese ½ cup drained canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped 1 cup arugula, washed and dried Directions Preheat grill to medium. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with salt. Grill the eggplant, flipping once, until tender and browned, 7 to 9 minutes total. When cool enough to handle, cut each slice into 3 pieces. Cut bread in half horizontally. Pull out the soft inner bread from each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border. (Discard the bread or save for making breadcrumbs.) Finely chop giardiniera by hand, or pulse in a food processor, until it forms a coarse paste. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and garlic; stir or pulse to combine. Spread the giardiniera mixture over the inside of the bread. Layer the grilled eggplant, slightly overlapping, and provolone, artichoke hearts and arugula on the bottom half of the bread. Top with the other half of the bread. Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap or foil. Place in the refrigerator and set a baking sheet, weighted with 2 cans or a cast-iron skillet, on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 10 slices before serving. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 1 day. Associated Recipe Giardiniera Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 168 Calories 7g Fat 20g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 168 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 1g Protein 6g 11% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Vitamin A 284IU 6% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 10mcg 2% Sodium 298mg 13% Calcium 72mg 6% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 7mg 2% Potassium 86mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved