An easy eggplant and mozzarella panini gets it's extra delicious flavor from smokey cheese and sun-dried tomato spread. What a great way to eat vegetarian for dinner!
Heat a grill pan on the stove or a grill press. Brush eggplant slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill until marked and just soft, 4 to 6 min (turning once if using a grill pan).
Cut bread into 4 pieces; slice pieces or rolls in half lengthwise. Cover one side of each sandwich with tomato spread. Divide grilled eggplant between sandwiches, add cheese and top with other slices of bread.
Brush sandwiches with olive oil and rill until cheese is melting and bread is just crisp, 4 to 5 min.
Notes
Smoked cheese adds a delicious depth to this vegetarian meal.