Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Resting time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
85 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese
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Light and delicious Eggplant Caprese combines a classic caprese salad with grilled eggplant. This is the best summer dish when tomatoes and eggplant are in season.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium/large eggplant (I used the round eggplant)
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large tomatoes (ripe but firm or 10-12 cherry or grape tomatoes)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1-2 pinches salt
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 large mozzarella (or 2 medium chopped or small mozzarella balls) (200 grams)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
EXTRAS
- 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Slice the eggplant crosswise, thin but not too thin. Place in a large bowl and toss with 1-2 teaspoons of salt. Let sit 20-30 minutes. Do not drain.
- Using a pan grill or bbq grill the eggplant on both sides.
- In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, oregano, salt, basil, mozzarella and olive oil.
- Place the grilled eggplant on a large plate and top with the tomato mixture. Add some fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You don’t need to peel the eggplant. If you prefer you can, sometimes the skin can cause bitterness, depending on how old the eggplant is.
- You can make the eggplant caprese a few hours ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. I don’t recommend chilling it for too long because the texture of the tomatoes will change, but a few hours ahead should be fine. You might want to wait to add the basil and balsamic until you’re ready to serve it.
- Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep 1-2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
685mg
(29%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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