I know most of you must be thinking what in the world does an Eggplant Stack Attack actually attack…Well I have to be honest you won’t be saving the world from crime or need a cape but they will attack hunger and they are easy as 1-2-3. This stack makes a great appetizer or it could also double as a side.
Eggplant Stack Attack
1 – Large Eggplant
1 or 2 - Tomatoes similar in width to your eggplant
1 – Ball of Fresh Mozzarella
Bunch of Fresh Basil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
How to prepare:
Slice your eggplant into rounds and brush both sides with EV Olive Oil and sprinkle with Kosher Salt – Set Aside. Slice the tomato and mozzarella cheese into round. Place the eggplant rounds on the grill turn once the center beings to become soft or translucent and nice grill marks are formed. Repeat to second side and remove from grill. Allow eggplant to cool for a few minutes and then begin to create stack. Start stack with a layer of eggplant – layer of tomato – layer of cheese – Add 10r 2 basil leaves- layer of eggplant. Drizzle with EV olive oil and serve promptly.
I like to leave the skin on the eggplant when making this dish because I feel it helps the eggplant maintain its shape and I really enjoy the flavor of the skin I think it really brings out the eggplant flavor. This dish can also be made with roasted red peppers and asparagus. Scrumptious!!
