Low Fat Roasted Vegetable and Feta Sandwich Recipe

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Low Fat Roasted Vegetable And Feta Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 7 ounces roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed and chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 ounces fete cheese, preferably imported
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 round loaf country bread, about 9 inches across
  • Method

  • Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
  • Cut eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Brush 1/2 tablespoon oil over both sides of eggplant slices.
  • Grill or broil about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until lightly browned and tender.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Chop eggplant coarsely and mix with red peppers.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In small bowl, mash feta with fork.
  • Add lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil; blend until smooth and spreadable.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Slice loaf in half horizontally; scoop out about 1 inch of the soft interior from each half.
  • Spread feta in bottom half of loaf.
  • Spoon chopped eggplant and peppers over cheese; place bread top firmly on bottom half.
  • Cut into wedges.
  • Serve immediately, or wrap and store in a cool place up to 8 hours.
  • Makes 6 servings.
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes.
  • Cooking time: 8 minutes.
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