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Grilled Veggie Towers with Mozzarella
5 from 10 votes

Grilled Veggie Towers with Mozzarella

Grilled Vegetable Towers with Mozzarella are layered with grilled, marinated eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion and bell peppers topped with fresh mozzarella.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant about 9 oz, small
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 red onion sliced into 6 slices, large
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large (10 oz zucchini)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 large (10 oz yellow squash)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 bell pepper red
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese fresh, cut into 1 oz thin slices
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 4 basil optional, large leaves plus 1 leaf chiffonade, for garnish
  • 4 basil leaves
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt coarse
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ground

Instructions

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  1. Wash and cut ends off vegetables. Cut the eggplant and red onion into 6 slices. Cut the zucchini and squash into 1/2-inch thick slices on the bias (diagonally). Cut the red pepper in half and remove innards. Cut in half once again.
  2. Place all ingredients of marinade into blender or place them into a container and use emulsion blender until all ingredients are blended until smooth.
  3. Combine the vegetables and marinade in a deep bowl or large plastic bag. Allow to sit for at least 1 to 2 hours.
  4. When ready to grill, remove vegetables from marinade with tongs and place vegetables directly on grill. Discard excess marinade.
  5. Place the red peppers, skins down, on the grill first since they will need the longest cooking time (about 6 minutes on each side, or until the skin is slightly charred.)
  6. Grill the additional vegetables 4 to 5 minutes, until browned and soft, remove from grill and set aside.
  7. Using a small tin begin to create your tower of vegetables.
  8. Begin with the largest vegetable at the bottom. That will most likely be the eggplant, then the onion, red pepper, zucchini, and then the squash. Place a piece of basil in between any of the vegetables.
  9. Top the tower with the slice of mozzarella cheese, place back on grill and cover grill so the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tower Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4.4g (22%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tower
Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.