Gussy up some couscous with chopped olives and red onion, and offer carrot and jicama sticks for crunch. Fill phyllo tart shells (from your store's frozen foods section) with vanilla pudding and sliced bananas for dessert.
Recipe information
Yield
2 servings; can be doubled
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2-inch-thick eggplant rounds
2 3- to 4-ounce meatless patties
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
2 3- to 4-inch square pieces focaccia or ciabatta, split horizontally
2 large 1/2-inch-thick tomato slices
Mixed baby greens
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and pepper. Add eggplant to skillet; sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Add patties to same skillet. Sauté until patties and eggplant are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
Step 2
Blend mayonnaise and tarragon in small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each bread piece. Top with patty, eggplant, tomato, greens and bread.
