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Eggplant and Arugula Sandwiches with Chick-Pea Spread

3.3

(6)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

a 3/4-pound firm eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 small garlic clove, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups arugula, washed well and spun dry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
4 large slices fat-free country-style white bread (about 1 ounce each), toasted lightly

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    On rack of a broiler pan arrange eggplant slices in one layer, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper. Broil eggplant about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

    Step 3

    In a food processor purée chick-peas, parsley, garlic paste, water, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. In a bowl toss together arugula, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 4

    Spread chick-pea purée evenly on 2 bread slices and top each slice with half of eggplant slices, half of arugula mixture, and remaining 2 bread slices.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving about 338 calories and 5 grams fat (13% of calories from fat)
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
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