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Baked Eggplant Sandwiches with Garlic Cream Sauce | Sandvișuri cu vinete la cuptor cu sos de usturoi și smântână

A light, flavorful, and cheesy eggplant “sandwich” perfect for any meal!

For the eggplant sandwiches:
  • 2 medium eggplants (washed and sliced thinly)
  • 50 g cheddar cheese, grated (or any preferred cheese)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
    • For the garlic cream sauce:
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 tbsp cream (sour cream or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp water (to thin the sauce)
  • A few parsley leaves (finely chopped)
  • Salt, to taste
    • For assembling the sandwiches:
  • Arugula (or lettuce)
  • Tomato slices
  • Salami (or preferred cold cuts)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the eggplants:

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

    • Wash and dry the eggplants, then slice them thinly (the thinner, the better).

    • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the slices in rows (about 5 slices per row, slightly overlapping).

    • Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2
    Add cheese and bake:

    • Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the eggplant slices, making sure some falls between layers to help them stick together.

    • Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

    • Bake in the preheated oven until the eggplants are tender and golden brown on top.

  3. 3
    Prepare the garlic cream sauce:

    • In a small bowl, combine grated garlic, salt, olive oil, chopped parsley, cream, and water.

    • Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.

  4. 4
    Assemble the sandwiches:

    • Let the baked eggplant cool slightly.

    • Take a stack of baked eggplant slices, spread with garlic cream sauce, and layer with arugula, a slice of tomato, and salami (or your preferred filling).

    • Top with another eggplant slice stack to create a “sandwich.”

  5. 5
    Serve:
      Serve warm or at room temperature. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch!
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