Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 medium tomato, sliced

1 cup swiss chard, chopped (any green - spinach, lettuce, etc. - would work here)

4 T Mmmm Sauce (or mustard or sliced cheese, if preferred)

4 thick slices sourdough bread

cooking spray

Preparation

Score the skin of the eggplant by using just the tip of the knife and dragging it from the stem to bottom of the eggplant. Make a cut about every 1/2" all the way around.

Slice into 1/2" thick rounds and lay on a tray in a single layer.

Mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the eggplant slices.

Lightly spray grill rack with cooking spray and cook eggplant slices for about 5 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear.

Meanwhile, toast bread on the top rack of the grill.

Assemble sandwiches, layering 1 slice of bread, 2-3 eggplant slices, Mmmm Sauce, swiss chard, tomato, another 2-3 eggplant slices, and 1 slice of bread.

There may be a few eggplant slices remaining, depending on the size of the eggplant. If so, serve on the side or reserve for future use.