Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy BBQ & Grilling Recipes Healthy Grilled Vegetable Recipes Healthy Grilled Eggplant Recipes Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Stacks 4.8 (12) 12 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 145 Calories 11g Fat 7g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved