Baked Eggplant Melt

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 1 egg, whisked 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
• 4 tsp fresh Basil, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 12 slices eggplant, 1/4-in. thick
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 2 Multi Whole Grain Thin Buns, split and toasted
• 3 tbsp Tomato & Herbs Pasta Sauce
• 4 slices Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Details

Adapted from inspired.ca

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, basil, Parmesan and salt. Place egg in a shallow bowl and dip eggplant slices, then coat each slice in the bread crumb mixture.
2.Place eggplant on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 min.
3.Transfer baked eggplant to a clean plate. Discard parchment and set toasted bun halves cut-side up on the tray. Pile the eggplant on one half the bun, spoon on sauce, and top with cheese. Place under the broiler for 2 min. until cheese is bubbling.