Eggplant Kale Tomato Bacon Panini

This Eggplant Kale Tomato Bacon Panini is a hearty and tasty sandwich with lots of different flavors. Crispy bacon, soft eggplant, fresh kale, and juicy tomatoes all work together to make a filling meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced
• 4 slices bacon
• 4 large kale leaves, stems removed
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 8 slices bread of your choice
• 4 slices cheese optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Set a grill pan or pan for making sandwiches on medium heat

Cook bacon in a pan until it gets crispy

Take it off and let it dry on paper towels

Add olive oil to the same pan and cook the eggplant slices for about two to three minutes on each side, until they are soft

Add pepper and salt

Put a slice of cheese on top of each piece of bread if you're using it, then kale leaves, tomato slices, cooked bacon, and cooked eggplant

To make a sandwich, put another slice of bread on top

Put the sandwiches on a panini press or grill pan that has been heated up

Cook for about 34 minutes on each side, until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts if using

Take it off the heat, cut it in half if you want, and serve it hot