Crispy Eggplant Hoagie

Directions

  1. Heat oil in fryer to 350°. Cook eggplant for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a towel lined sheet pan to absorb excess oil.
  2. Heat olive oil in sauté pan over medium high heat then add spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted
  3. Spread dressing on each side of toasted hoagie bread.
  4. Top bottom of roll with wilted spinach. Followed by slices of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Place fried eggplant rounds next followed by sliced pepperoncini and hand torn basil then serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 ea Roma® Roll(s), Hoagie, 12 in., sliced
  • 4 ea Roma® round eggplant cutlet
  • Brilliance® oil, for frying
  • 4 slices ea Roma® Cheese, Mozzarella, fresh
  • 1 ea Roma® Pepperoncini, sliced
  • 2 tbsp Roma® extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 leaves ea Peak Fresh Produce® Basil, hand-torn
  • 2 tbsp Piancone® Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
  • 2 cups Peak Fresh Produce® Spinach
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp Roma® Black Pepper, Ground