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Grilled Eggplant Stack Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (1-lb) eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1/4 c dry red wine
  • 1 small zucchini (about 4 oz)
  • 1 small yellow squash (about 4 oz)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh basil
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise & seeded
  • 1/4 c (2 oz) goat cheese
  • 1 tsp sliced fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Place eggplant slices in a colander.
  • Step #2 Sprinkle top evenly with 1/2 tsp salt; toss well.
  • Step #3 Let stand 10 mins.
  • Step #4 Rinse slices thoroughly; dry with paper towels.
  • Step #5 Combine vinegar, wine, & sugar in a small saucepan over med-heat/flame; bring to a boil.
  • Step #6 Reduce heat, & let simmer until reduced to 1/4 c (about 8 mins).
  • Step #7 Prepare grill.
  • Step #8 Trim ends from the zucchini & yellow squash; slice each lengthwise into 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices.
  • Step #9 Flatten pepper pieces with hand.
  • Step #10 Brush eggplant, zucchini, squash, & pepper pieces with oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt & black pepper.
  • Step #11 Place pepper pieces, zucchini, & squash on a grill rack; grill 8 mins or until tender, eggplant, skin side down, turning once.
  • Step #12 Combine cheese, basil, & oregano.
  • Step #13 To assemble stack, place 1 eggplant slice on a plate; top this with one-fourth of cheese mixture.
  • Step #14 Lay one strip of yellow squash & one strip of zucchini side by side.
  • Step #15 Drizzle with 1 1/2 tsps balsamic mixture.
  • Step #16 Top with one pepper piece.
  • Step #17 Top with one eggplant slice & drizzle with 1 1/2 tsps balsamic mixture.
  • Step #18 Repeat procedure three times with remaining eggplant, squash, peppers, cheese, zucchini, & balsamic mixture.
  • Step #19 Let stand 5 mins before serving.
  • Enjoy the Grilled Eggplant Stack recipe

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