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Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

	Mamalou / All my dishes 1 year, 5 months ago This is a nice light version of the traditional more fattening version of eggplant parmigiana. I added grilled peppers to my eggplant stack for added flavor and crunch. I cannot remember where I got this recipe from, but THANK YOU very much! Love this!... More Prep:20m Cook:10m Servings:4	Mamalou
	easy italian grilled light easy

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Ingredients

/4 cup olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

1/2 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/4 cup)

4 small Italian eggplants (1/2 pound each)

16 thin slices whole-milk mozzarella (from a 1-lb block; not fresh) ( I used packaged shredded Mozzarella)

My addition:

1-2 Green or red peppers thickly sliced the long way and tossed in olive oil -- grilled along with the eggplant.

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic and red-pepper flakes, stirring, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and parmesan.

Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over moderate heat.

Trim 1/4 inch off 2 opposite long sides of each eggplant. Cut each eggplant lengthwise (in same direction as trimmed sides so each slice has skin just around edge) into 4 slices. Brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

Grill eggplant, covered, turning over once, until tender, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a work surface.

Spread top of each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato sauce and top with a slice of mozzarella, then re-stack each eggplant. Transfer stacks to a shallow baking pan and grill, covered, just until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.

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lunasea 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Wow, this sounds great! Thanks so much. :) Vickie

mamalou 1 year, 5 months ago said:
You are welcome, I hope you try it Vickie!

kimberry 1 year, 4 months ago said:
What a wonderful recipe. My ex mother inn law is 100% Italian and she made it similar to this. I can't wait to try this. thanks:)

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