Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Stacks

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You can grill the eggplant rounds up to a day in advance, then assemble the eggplant, tomato and mozzarella “stacks” at the last minute. To make the eggplant and tomato stacks look symmetrical, use eggplant and tomatoes with approximately the same diameter.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 medium eggplant (3/4-1 pound), cut into 6 rounds about 1/2 inch thick

  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt, divided

  • 6 teaspoons prepared pesto

  • 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, each cut into 3 slices about 3/4 inch thick

  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 thin slices

  • 6 fresh basil leaves

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high or place a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.

  2. Use 2 teaspoons oil to brush both sides of eggplant slices; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Grill the eggplant slices for 5 minutes. Turn; continue grilling until tender and marked with grill lines, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a large platter.

  3. Spread each eggplant slice with 1 teaspoon pesto. Top with a slice of tomato, a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf.

  4. Drizzle vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the towers; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145 Calories
11g Fat
7g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 695IU 14%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Folate 23mcg 6%
Sodium 323mg 14%
Calcium 145mg 11%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Potassium 307mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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