Preheat oven to 375.
STEP TWO
STEP TWO
Roast whole red bell peppers on a sheet pan or baking dish in the oven for 30 minutes or until charred.
STEP THREE
STEP THREE
Place the peppers in a paper bag and cool until they can be handled.
STEP FOUR
STEP FOUR
Toss the eggplant slices in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar & thyme, season with salt & pepper and grill on grill-pan until tender and caramelized. Turn over once.
STEP FIVE
STEP FIVE
Build your Sandwich.
STEP SIX
STEP SIX
Cut Ciabatta Rolls in half or use 2 slices of your favorite Sourdough bread.
STEP SEVEN
STEP SEVEN
Slice or spread cheese on bottom slice of ciabatta or bread -- keep it light, or add as much as you like!
STEP EIGHT
Arrange in layers: red bell peppers, eggplant, and fresh baby spinach.
STEP NINE
STEP EIGHT
Arrange in layers: red bell peppers, eggplant, and fresh baby spinach.
STEP NINE
Place the top on the sandwich.
STEP TEN
Butter bottom of the sandwich and place on grill or panini press.
STEP ELEVEN
Butter the top of the sandwich.
STEP TWELVE
Either close the panini press or grill the sandwich on each side until toasty brown.
STEP THIRTEEN
Allow to cool for a few minutes, cut & enjoy!
