Best Grilled Eggplant With Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes, Basil, and Feta image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1-inch-thick slices
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces), halved
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

Generously season eggplant slices with salt. Place vertically in a colander, overlapping them. Let stand 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Liberally brush cut sides of eggplant with oil. Grill, turning once, until tender, about 4 minutes a side. Mix tomatoes, pine nuts, feta, red-pepper flakes, and oil; season with salt. Spoon over eggplant; top with basil.

Grilled Eggplant with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large Italian eggplants
Good-quality olive oil
1/2 pound fresh whole-milk mozzarella
3 large ripe tomatoes, red or yellow or a combination of both
1 bunch fresh basil
Balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Prepare a barbecue (or preheat a broiler). Cut the eggplants into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Spread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Set aside.
Cut mozzarella in half crosswise, then slice each half about 1/4-inch thick to create half-moon shaped pieces. Slice tomatoes in the same manner. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella decoratively around the edge of a large serving platter.
Place eggplant slices on barbecue (or place on baking sheet in broiler) and cook, turning once, until nicely charred on each side; the eggplant should almost caramelize. Arrange the cooked eggplant down the center of the serving platter, surrounded by the tomatoes and mozzarella. Pluck about 12 large leaves from the basil bunch, stack them, roll them up like a cigar, then slice crosswise into thin shreds (?chiffonade?). Scatter the basil shreds over the vegetables and cheese, then drizzle balsamic vinegar and more olive oil over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and let stand until eggplant is at room temperature.

Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes and Basil image

Provided by Lori Loucas

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp mccormick vegetable seasoning (divided use)
1 large eggplant
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese (not the green can)

Steps:

1. Light your grill.
2. Place the chopped tomatoes and basil in a medium bowl. Add the balsamic vinegar and just 1/2 teaspoon of the vegetable seasoning. Combine and set aside.
3. Wash the eggplant. Trim the ends, then cut into 1/2 inch slices lengthwise. Spray both sides with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Season both sides with the remaining vegetable seasoning.
4. Place the eggplant directly on the grill and grill for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a serving platter when tender and golden.
5. Top the eggplant with the tomato/basil mixture. Sprinkle or grate the parmesan over the top. Serve.

Eggplant Caprese with Grilled Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette image

Provided by Tori Ritchie

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

On the grill
1 (1-pound) globe eggplant, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
Olive oil (for grilling)
1 large plum tomato (about 4 ounces)
For the dish
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 (7- to 8-ounce) balls fresh or buffalo mozzarella cheese, drained, thinly sliced
2 pounds (about 4 large) heirloom tomatoes (preferably assorted colors), thinly sliced

Steps:

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Arrange eggplant slices on baking sheet. Brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred and tender, turning occasionally and moving to cook evenly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to foil-lined baking sheet. Grill plum tomato until skin is charred and split, turning often, about 5 minutes. Transfer to sheet with eggplant and cool. Core plum tomato; place in blender. Add chopped basil, vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD Eggplant and dressing can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Overlap eggplant slices, cheese slices, and heirloom tomato slices on individual plates or large platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle salad with dressing and garnish with basil sprigs.