Crispy Eggplant Sandwiches with Dairy-Free Smoked Gouda Slices Easily Fill a Meal with Plants

These crispy stacked sandwiches might be one of the most fun ways to tuck more plants into our diet. Tender rounds of eggplant are breaded and baked, then draped with rich and flavorful dairy-free smoked gouda slices. Add thick-sliced tomato for juiciness, and the result is a hearty, satisfying sandwich that requires nothing but a few napkins.

This recipe celebrates two of summer’s best vegetables: eggplant and tomatoes. Though both are available year-round, their flavor is at its peak in the summer months. That means you don’t need to do much to turn them into a show-stopping meal. This is a recipe that’s as unfussy as the season itself.

Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Smoked Gouda Slices are really all that’s needed to elevate these veggie sandwiches. The hickory-smoked slices can be found in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store. While they taste great straight out of the package, they’re versatile enough to be enjoyed hot or cold. They melt perfectly in these sandwiches and give every bite lots of creamy richness. Top it all off with a little help from Follow Your Heart Vegenaise — it’s the original egg-free mayo alternative — which is used as both a creamy spread and as a binder for the eggplant breading. When it all comes together, you’ve got one memorable meal.