Meatless Meatball Subs

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small eggplant, unpeeled and chopped (2½ cups)
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
• 6 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced (2½ cups)
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• ½ cup cooked brown rice, at room temperature
• ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (6-inch) whole-wheat hoagie rolls, split and toasted
• 1 cup Italian-style tomato sauce (homemade, jarred, or from 1 [14-ounce] can), divided
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup)
• Fresh basil, torn for serving

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