Lunche for 4

Eggplant Pesto Panini

Name: Eggplant Pesto Panini
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; kosher salt to taste (optional); olive oil spray; 12 oz french bread; 4 slices 3 oz total part skim mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp skinny pesto; 8 thin sliced tomato

$11.44for 430 minServes 4

Grilled eggplant, pesto, tomato, and mozzarella press between French bread until the cheese melts.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggplant, 1.25 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.49Typical price
	Bagels, 4$0.70 each typical	4	$2.80Typical price
	Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Alfredo, 1 oz$0.18/oz typical	1 oz	$0.19Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 2.5 lb$1.99/lb typical	2.5 lb	$4.97Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.44

Swaps

Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.86 per serving$11.44 for 4

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Ingredients

1 large eggplant
kosher salt to taste (optional)
olive oil spray
12 oz french bread
4 slices 3 oz total part skim mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp skinny pesto
8 thin sliced tomato

Steps

Slice the eggplant into thin rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a panini press to medium-high and lightly coat the eggplant with olive oil spray.
Grill the eggplant in batches for 3 minutes per side until tender.
Slice the French bread into four portions and spread pesto on the cut sides.
Layer eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella inside the bread.
Press the sandwiches for 4 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts.