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Side: Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Source of Recipe


From "Good Housekeeping Grilling Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• 1 medium-large eggplant (about 1½ pounds), cut lengthwise into 4 slices
  
• 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, sliced
  
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
  






Instructions



1. Prepare grill.
   Lightly brush eggplant slices with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil; set aside.
   
   
2. Place eggplant slices on grill over medium heat. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, turning once.
   
   
3. Top eggplant slices with tomato slices and cheese mixture. Cover grill and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts and the tomato slices are warm.
   
   Serves 4