Description
A vibrant and healthy savory dinner featuring crispy fried eggplant layered on a toasted baguette with rich basil pesto-mayo fresh burrata cheese and a garlic tomato salad.
Ingredients
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1 eggplant.
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1 ball burrata cheese.
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1 baguette.
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2 cups basil leaves.
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2 tbsp pine nuts.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
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3 tbsp mayonnaise.
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3/4 cup tomatoes.
Instructions
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Process basil pine nuts Parmesan garlic and oil until smooth then stir in mayo to provide a professional-grade pesto base.
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Toss cubed tomatoes garlic basil and oil in a bowl then let sit to reach an artisanal flavor peak.
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Fry sliced eggplant rounds in a hot skillet with avocado oil for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Toast the oil-brushed baguette then slather both inner sides with the pesto-mayo for your Eggplant Burrata Caprese.
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Layer the crispy eggplant fresh arugula and torn burrata cheese inside the bread loaf.
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Top with the tomato salad and chili flakes before slicing for a professional-grade social appetizer finish.
Notes
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Salting and draining the eggplant before frying is the secret to a professional-grade crispness for this Eggplant Burrata Caprese.
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Nutrient-dense eggplant provides a sophisticated and vegetable-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Category: Dinner.
- Method: Frying/Layering.
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 sandwich wedge.
- Calories: ~ 365 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 3 g.
- Sodium: ~ 440 mg.
- Fat: ~ 22 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 7 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 15 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 32 g.
- Fiber: ~ 4 g.
- Protein: ~ 12 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 25 mg.
Keywords: Eggplant Burrata Caprese, Caprese Baguette Recipes, Healthy Dinner Ideas, Fried Eggplant Sandwiches, Creamy Pesto Loaves, New York Recipe.