Grilled Eggplant Panini with Basil Aioli

Grilled Eggplant Panini with Basil Aioli Recipe photo by Taste of Home

• Total Time: Prep: 25 min. Grill: 20 min.

• Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large eggplant, cut into 8 slices
• 2 large sweet red peppers, cut into large pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ciabatta rolls, split
• 8 slices provolone cheese

Directions

• For aioli, place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
• Brush vegetables with oil. Place in broiling pan and broil 3-4 inches from heat, or grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side. Chop the peppers when cool enough to handle.
• Spread cut sides of each roll with 2 tablespoons aioli; top each with cheese. Layer bottoms with eggplant and peppers. Replace tops.
• In a panini press, grill sandwiches until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve remaining aioli with sandwiches or save for another use.

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SOURCE: Taste of Home