Name: Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Stacks
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
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; 0.5 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; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Added Sugars

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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

Preheat grill to medium-high or place a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
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.
Spread each eggplant slice with 1 teaspoon pesto. Top with a slice of tomato, a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf.
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.

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.