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    Recipes » Special Diet » Egg Free

    Salmon Eggplant Grilled Cheese

    Published: Apr 11, 2014 · Updated: Apr 10, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Grilled eggplant pairs wonderfully with smoked salmon, roasted red bell pepper & goat cheese

    Salmon & Eggplant Grilled Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Who says a grilled cheese has to be on bread?

    I honestly think it just has to be a cooked sandwich like thing with cheese.

    And since I'm running the show here on this little blog, I get to call the shots. Right? {I hope so...}

    Well, after 4 days of grilled cheeses and feeling a little bit like I'm going to turn into a slice of bread with melted cheese, I decided that my final day would be a grilled cheese that my gluten free eaters would be able to eat as well (without having to find gluten free bread).

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    Salmon & Eggplant Grilled Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Hey, it's no fun if you can't join a celebration just because of your dietary restrictions!

    And Grilled Cheese Month is totally something to celebrate.

    So I am making a grilled cheese with eggplant slices as the vehicle for putting cheese on and some fillings inside.

    To make this, you'll start by grilling the eggplant slices. I don't grill, so I just used my panini press. A grill pan will work as well.

    Then you can fill the grilled eggplant slices with goat cheese, smoked salmon, and roasted red bell pepper.

    Salmon & Eggplant Grilled Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    I roasted a red bell pepper just because and found this to be a really nice addition to the "sandwich." I suppose you could leave it out, but I love the additional veggies to my veggie-ful grilled cheese.

    FYI: Jarred roasted red bell peppers are a great option if you don't feel like roasting them yourself (like me. I'm a buyer of roasted bell peppers because roasting my own never works right for me).

    If you need a sauce {which I totally don't think it needs, but some people just love condiments}, I'd add a balsamic vinaigrette, like this new favorite of mine.

    Salmon & Eggplant Grilled Cheese from Living Well Kitchen

    Salmon and Eggplant Grilled Cheese

    Who says grilled cheese has to be with bread? Grilled eggplant pairs wonderfully with smoked salmon, roasted red bell pepper & goat cheese
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 small eggplant cut into 1/4 inch slices
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 medium roasted red bell pepper
    • 4 oz smoked salmon
    • 3 oz goat cheese

    Instructions

    • Sprinkle each side of the sliced eggplant with salt. Let sit for 5-10 minutes on a towel {or paper towel}. Wipe off any moisture that accumulates.
    • Preheat a grill pan/panini press. Add eggplant and grill for about 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
    • Spread goat cheese on each slice of grilled eggplant. Top half of the slices with salmon and a few slices of red bell pepper. Top with a slice of eggplant {with the cheese side facing the inside}.
    • Grill the eggplant until the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes. Enjoy!
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Salmon and Eggplant Grilled Cheese
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    235
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    32
    mg
    11
    %
    Sodium
     
    903
    mg
    39
    %
    Potassium
     
    618
    mg
    18
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    13
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    20
    g
    40
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    540
    IU
    11
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    86
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    1.8
    mg
    10
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Meme

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    Who says you need bread for a grilled cheese?! This Salmon and Eggplant Grilled Cheese from @memeinge is a delicious veggie-filled, gluten-free recipe great for lunch or dinner! Grilled eggplant pairs wonderfully with smoked salmon, roasted red bell pepper & goat cheese

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