Description
Grilled Eggplant Caprese is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring grilled eggplant slices layered with juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and flavorful pesto. This dish is perfect for a light and flavorful summer meal.
Ingredients
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Garlic Oil:
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup olive or grapeseed oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 1 eggplant
- 2 large tomatoes
- Mozzarella, enough for 6 round slices
- Pesto
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Oil: Mince the garlic and combine with olive or grapeseed oil, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Grill Eggplant: Slice eggplant into rounds, brush with garlic oil, and season. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Grill Tomatoes: Slice tomatoes, brush with garlic oil, and grill briefly on each side.
- Assemble Caprese: Layer eggplant, tomatoes, and mozzarella on the grill. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer stacks to a platter, top with pesto, basil leaves, and a drizzle of garlic oil. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
