Best Grilled Eggplant Stack With Greek Kasseri Cheese Recipes

EGGPLANT STACKS

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A nice surprise in this moussaka recipe is the touch of cinnamon, just enough to give it a fresh taste. This dish would serve nicely as a vegetarian entree.-Marjorie Palla, Moraga, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, brush eggplant slices with remaining oil. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Spread 2 tablespoons sauce mixture into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Top with half of the eggplant slices. Spread with 1/2 cup sauce mixture. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN STACKS

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We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it's hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato, mozzarella and Parm satisfy everyone. -Joann Parlin, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 log (1 pound) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into sixteen slices
1 large tomato, cut into eight slices
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil or parsley

Steps:

Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant crosswise into eight slices. Sprinkle with salt; let stand 5 minutes., Blot eggplant dry with paper towels; brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill., Top eggplant with mozzarella cheese, tomato and Parmesan cheese. Grill, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRILLED EGGPLANT STACKS

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This is delicious as is or for a nice presentation stack with fresh or grill tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with the leftover marinade.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs eggplants, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fig balsamic vinegar
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, loose packed
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, loose packed
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, loose packed
10 ounces mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced or shredded) (optional)
3 tomatoes, sliced thin (optional)

Steps:

Mix all marinade ingredients together in a large container with a lid.
Add eggplant and toss to coat.
Marinade for 1-8 hours.
Heat grill.
When grill is hot place eggplant on the hot preheated grill. Grill about 10 minutes, turning once.
Enjoy as is or.
Top with cheese and tomato slices.
You can drizzle with balsamic that has been reduce by half.
garnish with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1