Open-Face Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches

Steps to make

1. 1

   Heat the oven and prepare a baking sheet

   10 min
   

   Preheat the oven to 375 °F and coat a baking sheet with butter.

2. 2

   Coat the eggplant in breadcrumbs

   10 min
   

   Combine 5 tablespoons of panko breadcrumbs,1 tablespoon of Parmesan, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and parsley flakes in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, place one beaten egg white. Dredge each slice of eggplant first in the egg white and then dip it in the panko mixture until evenly coated.

4. 3

   Bake the eggplant

   30 min
   

   Place the crumbed eggplant slices on the baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking oil and cook in the oven for about 30 minutes Turn once and cook until they are golden and crisp.

5. 4

   Make the beef patties

   10 min
   

   While the eggplant is cooking, mix the ground beef with 3 tablespoons panko, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and a beaten egg white in a large bowl. Split the beef mixture into four ½-inch thick patties.

6. 5

   Cook the patties

   10 min
   

   Place the beef patties on a grill skillet over medium heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. When the patties are done, a meat thermometer inserted should read 160 °F.

7. 6

   Serve

   2 min
   

   To serve, place each eggplant slice on a plate and top with a grilled beef patty and of the marinara sauce. Add arugula on top and sprinkle with mozzarella.