Best Eggplant Tomato And Pesto Stack Recipes

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Stacks image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large globe eggplants, each about 1 pound, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
16 slices large tomato, each 1/4-inch thick
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

In a large bowl toss the eggplant slices with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Using your fingertips, evenly distribute the salt on both sides of each slice. Place the eggplant in a colander set over a large bowl or sheet pan to catch juices. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with heavy-duty foil.
Rinse the eggplant under cold water and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on one baking sheet. Brush olive oil on 1 side. Brush with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
Drizzle the other pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the minced garlic.
Roast the tomatoe slices until they are very soft and just beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes, without turning. Bake the eggplant slices until they are tender and well browned, 20 to 30 minutes, without turning. Let the tomato and eggplant slices cool until you can handle them with your fingers.
Make a short stack starting with eggplant on the bottom, 1 slice mozzarella, and then tomato. Top with another piece of eggplant. Warm stacks in the oven until mozzarella lightly melts. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Cheesy Eggplant (Aubergine) Pesto Stacks image

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb eggplant
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons pesto sauce
4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
4 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese or 4 tablespoons romano cheese

Steps:

Pre-heat oven at 375°F, and oil a shallow baking pan.
Cut the eggplant crosswise into 12 1/3 inch thick slices, discarding the ends.
Arrange in one layer on paper towels.
Sprinkle both sides of slices evenly with salt and cover with another layer of paper towels.
Let eggplant stand 30 minutes.
Rinse salt off, and pat dry with paper toweling.
Arrange 4 eggplant slices in one layer in pan and spread each slice evenly with 1 teaspoon pesto.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella evenly over pesto on each slice.
Continue to layer remaining eggplant slices, pesto, and mozzarella in the same way.
Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon parmesan or romano evenly over each stack and bake in middle of oven until eggplant is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Provided by Madeleine Smith

Yield Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

1- to 1 1/4-pound eggplant
2 teaspoons coarse salt
4 tablespoons dried-tomato pesto
1/4 pound freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 cup)
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

Cut eggplant crosswise into twelve 1/3-inch-thick slices, discarding ends, and arrange in one layer on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of slices evenly with salt and cover with another layer of paper towels. Let eggplant stand 30 minutes. Pat eggplant dry.
Preheat oven to 375°F. and oil a shallow baking pan.
Arrange 4 eggplant slices in one layer in pan and spread each slice evenly with 1 teaspoon pesto. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Monterey Jack evenly over pesto on each slice. Continue to layer remaining eggplant slices, pesto, and Monterey Jack in same manner. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan evenly over each stack and bake in middle of oven until eggplant is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.