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Easy Cheesy Eggplant Stacks
Perfectly grilled eggplant stacks are layered with grilled eggplant, tomatoes, herbs & melted cheese, lighter, healthier version of eggplant Parmesan.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 4 stacks
Calories: 83 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1-2 round eggplant*
- 3-4 ripe firm tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground basil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 10-15 thin slices of Fontal, Gruyere Cheese or Firm Mozzarella
- leaves fresh basil
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
*Enough to get 12 ½ inch slices of eggplant.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease a 6 large size muffin tin. (I made 4 eggplant stacks)
- Slice eggplant approximately ½ inch thick and toss with one teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 20 minutes, then drain (do not rinse) and lightly grill. Brush the eggplant slices lightly with olive oil if desired to prevent sticking to the grill.
- Slice the tomatoes ½ inch (1.3cm) thick and lightly grill. Set aside.
- Starting with the grilled eggplant, place one in the prepared muffin tin, top with a sprinkle of oregano, then top with a slice grilled tomato, sprinkle of basil Parmesan Cheese, cheese slice, repeat the layers 2x, the last level add sliced cheese and then sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for approximately 5 minutes and broil for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with chopped fresh basil. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not over grill the eggplant and dry it out since it will continue to bake in the oven.
- Do not over grill the eggplant and dry it out since it will continue to bake in the oven.
- If you have leftovers, store in the refrigerator then reheat the eggplant stacks by placing them in a baking dish covered with foil and reheat at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. The foil will prevent browning and the low oven temp helps prevent the eggplant from drying out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
716mg
(30%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
877IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4stacks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 877IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.