eggplant, mint and feta sandwich

i'm trying to expand my tastebuds, and venture into some unknown territory. i adapted this recipe from a yummy website. normally, not the biggest fan eggplant, but this sandwich looked pretty good, especially with the cheese - and i jump at the chance to use olive oil. eggplant is a good protein source. thick and "meaty". such is the life of a vegetarian...

eggplant, mint and feta sandwich

ingredients

1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper, to taste

8 slices wheat bread (i prefer ezekiel bread)

1/2 cup hummus

12 slices feta cheese, about 1/4 inch thick

1 cup mint leaves, julienned

4 pieces of red leaf lettuce

directions

prepare eggplant: preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

in a small bowl, combine olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

lay eggplant rounds on a baking sheet and, using a brush, coat each piece with the olive oil mixture, flip the eggplant and brush the remaining sides.

bake the eggplant for 20-25 minutes, turning once.

remove and let cool.