Turkish toasted sandwich

Babiche Martens

Step up your regular toasted sandwich, adding as many ingredients as you like.

Ingredients

1	Eggplant
1 to drizzle	Olive oil
1 loaf	Turkish pide, (or use foccacia)
1 serving	Tomatoes
1 to spread	Hummus
1 handful	Basil
1 to garnish	Greek yoghurt
1 serving	Mozzarella cheese, (sliced thinly)
1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat a panini machine or sandwich press. Slice the eggplant and brush all sides with olive oil. Put in the machine and press, cooking until golden.
2. Slice the bread lengthwise and brush with olive oil. Spread one side with hummus, lay over the eggplant then add as many ingredients as you fancy.
3. Add dollops of yoghurt and finish with thin slices of mozzarella before seasoning then top with the bread, cut in half if necessary and press in the machine until golden.