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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

Today is the last day of Farmer's Market week, and I'm finishing up with one of my favorite veggies, eggplant!  I love eggplant parm breaded and fried.  I love it breaded and baked.  But how about grilled? I saw this recipe on the Taste of Home site, and I knew it would be the perfect way to enjoy eggplant parm without heating up the house.

This comes together so quickly, and I didn't change a thing, except to use sliced cherry tomatoes instead of full sized ones.  I loved getting all the flavors of the traditional dish but in a lighter, healthier way. If you don't have a grill, you definitely can do these inside on a grill pan and finish it under the broiler, or on a panini press. Thank you so much to Joann P. for sharing her recipe.

I hope that you've enjoyed #FarmersMarketWeek as much as I have!  Thank you again to Ellen and Christie for hosting, and to all of the #FestiveFoodies for sharing their amazing recipes!



Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks


Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

ingredients:

  • 1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 log (1 pound) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into sixteen slices
  • 1 large tomato, cut into eight slices
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley

instructions:

How to cook Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

  1. Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant crosswise into eight slices. Sprinkle with salt; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Blot eggplant dry with paper towels; brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill.
  3. Top eggplant with mozzarella cheese, tomato and Parmesan cheese. Grill, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Top with basil. Yield: 4 servings.
  4. Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-eggplant-parmesan-stacks
eggplant, grilled
Appetizers, Snacks, Main Dishes, Vegetables
American
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Comments

Carlee said…
Oooh, now I hope I get some eggplant in my CSA box this week!
Jolene said…
I've had a hard time finding it this year, but I've been enjoying it when I do! :)

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