Roasted Vegetable Sandwich With Parsley Arugula Salad Food

ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the eggplant and red bell pepper on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Roast in preheated oven for about 25 minutes; roast the peppers until blackened. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, sauté the mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender.
• Stir crushed garlic into mayonnaise. Slice focaccia in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise mixture on one or both halves.
• Peel cooled peppers, core and slice. Arrange the eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, and basil on the focaccia.
• Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap. Place a cutting board on top of it and weigh it down with some canned goods. Allow sandwich to sit for 2 hours before slicing and serving.

ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH WITH PARSLEY ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• To roast the red peppers, place either over a gas burner, under the broiler or in a very hot oven (450 to 500 degrees), turning frequently until the pepper skins blacken. Place the peppers in a paper bag or covered bowl until they cool. Gently peel away the skin, cut in half and carefully remove the seeds. Roasted peppers can be covered with olive oil and kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Sprinkle the eggplant slices with about one-and-a-half tablespoons of coarse salt and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Place the tomatoes, onion wedges and rosemary sprig in a lightly oiled oven-proof skillet or pan, just large enough to contain the vegetables. Place the garlic, cut-side down, on top of one of the tomatoes. Generously brush the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven, tossing the vegetables lightly to coat them with oil and juices. Remove when the garlic and onion are tender and golden brown, about 45 minutes. The tomato will be very soft, its skin split.
• While the vegetables are roasting, rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and dry well with paper towels. Place the slices on an oiled baking sheet and brush the tops with olive oil. Bake in a 450-degree oven, turning once, until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Take the roasted garlic and squeeze the head to release the softened cloves into the bowl of a food processor. Add the onion, flesh of tomato, discarding the skins, one teaspoon of Sherry vinegar, two teaspoons of lemon juice (if desired) and two tablespoons of olive oil. Process, using short pulses, until the mixture is the consistency of a relish.
• In a mixing bowl, lightly dress the parsley and arugula with about one teaspoon of Sherry vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil and lightly toast on the rack of the 450-degree oven.
• To assemble the sandwiches, place a quarter of the eggplant and roasted pepper slices on each of four slices of bread, oil-side up. Spoon on about two or three tablespoons of sauce (see note). Top with the dressed greens and cover with a second slice of bread, oil-side inward.

ARUGULA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• If the arugula has roots attached, cut them off. Fill the sink with cold water and toss the arugula for a few minutes to clean. Spin-dry the leaves and place them in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well and place the salad on individual plates.
• With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the arugula.

ARUGULA AND ROASTED-VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WHOLE-GRAIN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the croutons: Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on prepared sheet; coat bread with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely. Croutons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
• Squeeze juice of 1 orange into a small nonreactive saucepan. raisins. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand until raisins are plump, about 10 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
• Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange scallions, fennel, and raisins in a single layer on sheet; coat with cooking spray. Roast, flipping mixture once, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Cut scallions into 1-inch pieces.
• Remove peel and pith from remaining orange. Carve out flesh between membranes (you should have about 3/4 cup segments). Transfer segments to a large bowl. Add scallions, fennel, raisins, arugula, and croutons; gently toss.
• Whisk reserved juice, the vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and gently toss. Divide among 4 serving plates. Season with pepper.