Challah, Schnitzel and Eggplant Sandwich
Ella Mabry•May 6, 2025
Also known as a "Shabbat sandwich", this sandwich is made using ingredients that are typically readily available pre or post Shabbat dinner, like challah, chicken schnitzel, eggplant, matbucha (Saturday Sauce), hummus, and pickles. This sandwich truly delivers the perfect bite and preparation is made easier using some leftover and store-bought ingredients.
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Ingredients (9)
Ingredients (9)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to broil.
Slice your eggplant (1) lengthwise, about 1/2 inch thick.
Add oil (1 Tbsp) to the bottom of your sheet pan to coat.
Place your eggplant on top, and drizzle oil (1 Tbsp) on top, rubbing it into the eggplant and sprinkle a pinch of salt (¼ tsp) across your eggplant slices.
Broil for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip to the other side.
Place the eggplant back in the oven for another 5 minutes, so that all sides get fully cooked (soft) and golden brown.
When returning the eggplant to the oven, add your leftover chicken schnitzel (1 piece) to warm it and make sure it's crispy. If you're making schnitzel from scratch, check out our recipe here.
Toast your challah (2 slices) and spread Saturday Sauce (2 Tbsp) on on side. Lay eggplant and chicken schnitzel on top.
On your other slice of challah, spread your hummus (1 Tbsp) and add a drizzle of tahini if you'd like. Add your sliced pickles on top.
Assemble your sandwich by combining both sides and slicing in half. Serve with extra Saturday Sauce for dipping.
