Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches with Romano-Black Pepper Mayonnaise Recipe

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches with Romano-Black Pepper Mayonnaise Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 plum tomatoes
  • 8 slices Italian bread or focaccia
  • Fresh basil leaves
  1. Combine Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Real Mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice and pepper. Season, if desired, with salt; refrigerate.
  2. Brush eggplant slices on both sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning once, 8 minutes or until slightly charred and tender.
  3. Brush tomatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning once, 4 minutes or until charred and slightly softened. Remove and slice into quarters lengthwise.
  4. Evenly spread bread with mayonnaise mixture, then top with basil, eggplant and tomatoes.