ITALIAN GRILLED EGGPLANT CAPRESE

Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese image

A variation on insalata Caprese with the addition of grilled eggplant--a great appetizer or vegetarian side for a summer barbecue.

Provided by Bren

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
½ teaspoon salt
2 small purple eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tomato, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
cooking spray
3 leaves fresh basil, cut into thin strips

Steps:

Combine olive oil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.
Put eggplant slices on the hot grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn eggplant and brush with the oil mixture. Place 1 slice of tomato and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each eggplant piece. Close the lid and cook until cheese has melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 642.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g