Crispy Eggplant Sandwiches with Tomato-Tarragon Relish

Name: Crispy Eggplant Sandwiches with Tomato-Tarragon Relish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided; 1 large egg (whisked); 2 small globe eggplants (trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks); 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 Tbsp. minced garlic cloves; 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 3 tsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon, divided; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 loaf ciabatta or French baguette; 1 (8-oz.) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced; 2 packed cups arugula

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Crispy eggplant sandwiches with tomato relish and tarragon mayonnaise. A hearty hand-held that is every bit as satisfying as its meat-based counterparts.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:16:07 GMT