Hey all - I found this in the current issue of Bon Appetit magazine and had to make it for lunch. It is really delicious and super easy to make. I will say that I used all fresh mozzarella instead of goat cheese.
Eggplant Marinara Flatbread
6 appetizer servings
PREP: 30 minutes TOTAL: 45 minutes Recipe by the Bon October 2010
Ingredients
4 tablespoons (about) olive oil, divided
6 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick eggplant rounds (3 to 4 inches in diameter; from 1 large)
1 loaf ciabatta or pain rustique, cut horizontally in half, trimmed to 9-inch length
1 1/4 cups purchased fresh marinara sauce
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus 6 whole leaves (for garnish)
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and pepper. Place in skillet. Cover. Cook until tender, turning, 10 minutes. Transfer to plate. Brush cut side of bottom half of bread with rest of oil. Cook in skillet, cut side down, until golden, 1 minute.
Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Spread with 3/4 cup sauce. Crumble goat cheese over; sprinkle with chopped basil. Top with eggplant. Mound mozzarella on eggplant; spoon remaining sauce over.
Bake bread until topping is hot and crust is crisp, about 12 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces. Garnish with basil leaves.
Eggplant Marinara Flatbread
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Re: Eggplant Marinara Flatbread
Not a big fan of goat cheese here. My first thought was could I use all mozzarella instead and when I went back and read your comments, you had done just that. Looks yummy and I will try it soon.
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Mmm. It is lunch time and my mouth is watering
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Mmm...Sounds wonderful! Funny, I'm not a goat cheese lover either. We had goats when I was growing up...to me, the cheese tastes like they smell!
Anxious to try this recipe, thanks!
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Oh my!! Just looking at that makes my eyes hungry!!!
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Re: Eggplant Marinara Flatbread
That does look delicious and sounds super easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us, Alexa!