Grilled Eggplant and Arugula Focaccia

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

3. 3

   Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Grill the eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are tender and have grill marks.

5. 5

   While the eggplants are grilling, slice the focaccia bread in half horizontally.

6. 6

   Once the eggplants are done, remove them from the grill and set aside.

7. 7

   Place the focaccia bread on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.

8. 8

   Remove the focaccia from the grill and layer the grilled eggplant slices on the bottom half.

9. 9

   Top the eggplant with slices of mozzarella cheese.

10. 10

    Place the focaccia back on the grill, close the lid, and grill for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

11. 11

    Remove from the grill and add the arugula on top of the melted cheese.

12. 12

    Place the top half of the focaccia on the sandwich, slice, and serve warm.