Grilled Eggplant-and-Green-Tomato Sandwich with Dijon-Rosemary Spread

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1 large eggplant (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut crosswise into 8 slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
5 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups trimmed arugula
Cooking spray
2 green tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
8 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese

Sprinkle both sides of each eggplant slice with salt. Place eggplant slices on paper towels; let stand 20 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.

Combine mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients (mayonnaise through garlic) in a medium bowl. Remove 1/4 cup mayonnaise mixture; set aside. Add arugula to mayonnaise mixture in bowl; toss gently.

Coat both sides of the eggplant slices with cooking spray. Place on grill rack, and grill 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer eggplant to a plate. Coat both sides of tomato slices with cooking spray. Place tomato slices and bread slices on grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side or until tomato is tender and bread is lightly browned.

Place 1 bread slice on each of 4 plates. Top each slice with 1/3 cup arugula mixture, 2 eggplant slices, 2 tomato slices, and 1 tablespoon goat cheese. Drizzle 1 tablespoon reserved mayonnaise mixture over each serving. Top with remaining bread slices.

Green Tomato Salsa Verde

from nytimes.com

1 pound green tomatoes
2 to 3 jalapeño or serrano peppers (more to taste)
1/2 medium onion, preferably a white onion, chopped, soaked for five minutes in cold water, drained, rinsed and drained again on paper towels
Salt to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1/4 to 1/2 cup water, as needed (optional)

Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the green tomatoes on the baking sheet, stem-side down, and place under the broiler about 2 inches from the heat. Broil two to five minutes, until charred. Using tongs, turn the tomatoes over, and grill on the other side for two to five minutes, until blackened. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, core the tomatoes and remove the charred skin. Quarter and place in a blender or a food processor fitted with a steel blade (I prefer the blender).

Add the remaining ingredients, except the water, to the blender or food processor, and blend to a coarse or a smooth puree (to your taste). Transfer to a bowl, taste and adjust seasonings, and thin out with water if desired. Allow to stand for 30 minutes or longer before serving to allow the flavors to develop. You may wish to thin out after it stands.

Fried Green Tomatoes

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1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste

Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside. Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan. Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.