Vegetarian

Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil is for Lunch.

Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil takes several minutes to prepare.

Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil takes several minutes to cook.

Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil are:

1 medium eggplant
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 fresh basil leaves
8 thin slices unsalted fresh mozzarella (about 4 oz.)

Here is how you make Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil:

Preheat oven to 425F. Slice the eggplant and tomatoes crosswise into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Place 8 eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Set 8 tomato slices aside.In a small bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Brush the mixture over the eggplant and tomato slices, then set the remainder aside.Bake the eggplant slices for about 10 minutes. Turn them over, brush with more of the olive oil mixture, then bake for another 10 minutes. Remove eggplant from the baking sheet and set aside. Place the 8 tomato slices on the same baking sheet and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Remove tomatoes and set aside.Put four slices of cooked eggplant back onto the baking sheet. On each eggplant slice, stack up a tomato slice, a basil leaf, a mozzarella slice, another tomato slice, another basil leaf, and finish with another eggplant slice. You will have four stacks in all.Place stacks in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from oven and top each with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil mixture and a fresh basil leaf.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PICKLEJUICE1027.

The nutritional information for Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 189.1

• Total Fat: 11.8 g
• Cholesterol: 16.4 mg
• Sodium: 448.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 14.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 9.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Eggplant Caprese with Tomato and Basil is Vegetarian