Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 eggs or 2 egg substitute, to equal 2 eggs
  • 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
  • 14 cup oil or 14 cup cooking spray
  • 4 submarine sandwich buns
  • 1 leaf lettuce
  • 1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can olives, sliced and drained
  • Italian dressing

Method

  • Place the sliced eggplant in salt water, weight down with a plate and soak for at least 1 hour.
  • Drain well and pat dry.
  • Dip in egg or egg substitute and roll in cracker crumbs.
  • Fry in oil til golden or place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking oil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until crispy, turning halfway through.
  • Remove, drain on paper towel.
  • On bottom of each bun, layer eggplant, lettuce, peppers, cheese, tomatoes, olives.
  • Drizzle with italian dressing, replace bun tops.