Name: Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive (oil); 1 tbsp fresh garlic (grated ); 1/2 tbsp salt; 2 small purple eggplants (cut into 1/2-inch slices); 1 tomato (sliced 1/8-inch thick); 1 (8 ounces) package fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced); cooking spray; 3 leaves fresh basil (cut into thin strips)

Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese

James Pucos

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 2

Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh garlic grated
1/2 tbsp salt
2 small purple eggplants cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tomato sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 (8 ounces) package fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
cooking spray
3 leaves fresh basil cut into thin strips

Notes

Join olive oil, garlic, and salt in a little bowl; put in a safe spot.

Preheat an outdoor grill carefully to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and gently oil the mesh.

Put eggplant cuts on the hot grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn eggplant and brush with the oil blend. Spot 1 cut of tomato and one cut of mozzarella cheese on every eggplant piece. Close the top and cook cheese continuously has liquefied 3 to 4 minutes. Move to a plate and sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving): Calories 261, Carbohydrates 19g, Protein 31g, Fat 3g

Keyword Grilled Eggplant Caprese