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Spread eggplant out on a few layers of paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Cover with another few layers of paper towels and place a cutting board or baking dish on top, weighted with a few cans of beans or a heavy baking dish
Press to draw out excess moisture, about 20-30 minutes
Pre-heat grill to medium-high.
Brush eggplant with olive oil and grill, about 2-3 minutes each side. Set aside. And cut each slice in half.
Begin sandwich assembly
In a cast-iron skillet or baking sheet, layer two bread slices with two pieces of eggplant followed by a slice of mozzarella and a tablespoon of marinara
Repeat two more times on each slice of bread.
Place remaining slices of bread along side partially assembled sandwich and place skillet or baking sheet on grill and cover.
Heat until cheese is melted and gooey, about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and top each sandwich with 2 tablespoons arugula leaves.