Eggplant Tartines With Hummus And Arugula Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Brush eggplant on both sides with 3 tablespoons oil (total). Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Broil in 1 layer in an oiled 4-sided sheet pan 5 to 7 inches from heat, turning once, until browned and tender, 8 to 10 minutes total. Cool completely, then coarsely chop.
• Whisk together sun-dried tomatoes, Sriracha (if using), and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add arugula and salt to taste, then toss.
• Spread hummus on baguette, then make open-face sandwiches with eggplant and arugula.

Steps:

• For the tomatoes: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a wide, shallow bowl, toss tomato slices with olive oil, garlic and thyme. Spread on a baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• For the tapenade: Place olives and capers in blender or food processor and chop coarsely. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Puree until smooth; set aside.
• For assembly: Prepare grill for cooking or heat ridged grill pan over moderately high heat. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill, turning as necessary, until slightly charred and soft, about 3 to 4 minutes a side.
• Preheat a broiler. Spread thin layer of goat cheese on each slice of bread. Top each with an equal portion of eggplant, tapenade and roasted tomatoes. Sprinkle with grated Pecorino. Broil until cheese is melted and tartine is piping hot, about 5 minutes.