Grilled Eggplant "Parm" Sandwiches

Love eggplant parm, but not all the prep and heaviness? Try this light and tasty summer alternative.

Ingredients:

-1 medium eggplant

-sliced fresh tomatoes

-sliced mozzarella cheese (or vegan alternative)

-steak grilling seasoning

-oregano

-Trader Joe's red pepper spread

-rolls of choice

1. Spray grill with non-stick olive oil spray and preheat.

2. Slice eggplant as you would for eggplant Parmesan.

3. Spread on cookie sheet and brush both sides with olive oil then season with oregano and steak seasoning. 

4. When almost ready, add cheese and melt.

5. Assemble sandwiches and devour. Nom nom!

Red Pepper Eggplant & Arugula Salad

Red Pepper Eggplant

Ingredients:

1 eggplant

2 eggs (or egg substitute)

Italian bread crumbs

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp rosemary

Trader Joe's Red Pepper Eggplant & Garlic spread

Shredded Mozzarella cheese

1. Bread and fry eggplant slices as you would when preparing eggplant parm.

2. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil. 

3. Arrange slices in baking dish in a single layer. 

4. Top each slice with a dollop of TJ's Red Pepper Spread and sprinkle with cheese.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Arugula Cucumber & White Bean Salad

Ingredients:

1 bag arugula

1 can Trader Joe's (or your favorite) Organic Great Northern Beans

1/2 cucumber sliced

1 sweet red pepper sliced

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1 tsp Kosher salt

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

1. Combine, toss well and chow down!