Mediterranean Muffuletta

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Mediterranean Muffuletta

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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-- Vinaigrette Dressing --

4 T Balsamic or red wine vinegar

2 t minced fresh garlic

2 t dried oregano leaves

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 C olive oil

-- Sandwich --

1 Eggplant -- about 1 lb

1 Loaf Bread -- round loaf (1 lb) French or sourdough

1/4 C Chopped Spanish (green) Olives

6 oz Sliced Smoked Provolone -- (or vegan mozzarella)

1 jar roasted red peppers -- (14 oz) drain (or roast your own)

2 C finely sliced fresh spinach leaves

 

Combine the dressing ingredients and whisk together throughly.

 

Trim the stem off the eggplant and slice lengthwise. Slices should be about 1/4 "

thick and the skin should be left on for easier broiling. Arrange slices in a

single layer on a baking sheet and brush with half the vinaigrette dressing.

Broil slices 4 to 5 inches from heat source for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or

until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

 

Cut (round) loaf of bread horizontally and pull out some of the soft center to

allow room for sandwich filling. Add the chopped olives to the remaining

dressing and drizzle half of this over the base of the loaf. Now create layers

of broiled eggplant, half of the cheese, half of the peppers, half spinach, then

repeat all layers. End with a third layer of eggplant. Drizzle the remaining

dressing with olives on the underside of the loaf " lid " and place on top of

sandwich. Wrap the entire sandwich tightly and refrigerate. The flavors are best

if the muffuletta is chilled for at least 2 hours and then brought to room temp

before cutting and serving.

 

Source:

" Wegetarian Recipes Around the World http://www.ivu.org/ "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 192 Calories; 18g Fat (83.0% calories

from fat); 1g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol;

25mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : 6 - 8 servings

 

NOTES : You could do this on two large long loaves. The recipe is for a 1 lb.

round loaf, so increase the veggies.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0