2 small Japanese eggplant OR 1 medium regular eggplant

Cooking Spray

Fine Sea Salt

3 large portobello mushroom caps

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 sourdough boule

1/2 C Olivia Tapenade (jarred or homemade)

1/2 C Pesto (Jarred or homemade)

2 roasted red peppers

5 slices provolone cheese

Preptime: 30min

Total Time: 30min

Heat the oven to 450° F with two racks close to the middle.

Slice the eggplants 1/4-inch thick. Spray a baking sheet generously with cooking spray and arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer. Spray tops of slices with cooking spray, sprinkle generously with salt, and place in preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the slices at the halfway point.

While the eggplant begins to bake, prepare the portobellos. Remove stems and, using a small spoon, scrape the gills off the underside of the mushroom caps. Slice caps 1/4-inch thick. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. On a second baking sheet, toss the portobello slices with the dressing. Arrange in a single layer and add to oven. Bake for 20 minutes.

Cut across the beltline of the boule and remove the top half. Use your hands to tear most of the soft insides out of both halves of the bread, leaving about 1/2 inch barrier before the crust. (Tear the soft parts into small chunks and freeze for use later as fresh breadcrumbs -- just give them a whirl in the food processor when you need them.) Spread the olive tapenade inside the bottom half of the bread and the pesto inside the top half.

Arrange the portobello pieces in a compact layer on the bottom of the bread. Layer on the roasted peppers, eggplant, and cheese. Replace the top half of the bread and press down firmly a few times to make it nice and compact. Wrap and store for up to 12 hours if desired, then slice into wedges and serve!