No-Bread Italian Sandwiches
These eggplant slices are perfect for No-Bread Italian Sandwiches! They have a spongy texture like real bread, and they hold up well without falling apart. Simply put, they eat perfectly when filled with flat deli meats. Itβs like a match made in heaven!
Ingredients
(4 servings)
- 1 large eggplant
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices deli ham (nitrate free & low sodium
- 4 slices salami (nitrate free & low sodium)
- 12 slices small pepperoni (nitrate free & low sodium)
- 4 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, slice into thin rounds
- 1/2 cup sliced banana pepper rings
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Directions
- Carefully slice the eggplant lengthwise into long slices, each about 1/4 inch thick. These will be the "bread" for the sandwich. You will need 8 slices total. Sprinkle salt onto each slice and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Brush each side of the eggplant slices with olive oil. Heat a skillet on high heat. Once the skillet is very hot place the eggplant into the pan searing each side about 2 minutes or until browned. The eggplant should still be firm. Once both sides are seared, let cool.
- Place four slices of the eggplant on a flat surface. Lay once slice of ham on top of each followed by once slice of salami and 3 pepperoni on each. Top with the lettuce, tomato, and banana peppers. Drizzle the Italian dressing over each. Place a second eggplant slice on top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 232 | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 9 g | Protein: 10 g | Cholesterol: 41 mg | Sodium: 689 mg
