Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Parmesan

October 24, 2016

Ingredients

• 1 large Eggplant
• 1 large Zucchini
• 2 tbsp Frantoia Italian EV Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Roasted Garlic Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 3 oz fresh Mozzarella thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups Pasta Sauce
• 10 large basil leaves chiffonaded

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to 350 degrees.
2. Cut the eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. Cut the zucchini in half crosswise. Cut each half into 1/4 inch slices.
3. Lay the eggplant and zucchini slices on a baking sheet. Brush on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to grill and grill until the vegetables are tender, but not overcooked, about 4 minutes per side for the eggplant and 3 minutes per side for the zucchini.
5. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, divide the mozzarella evenly and top the eggplant rounds. Re-close the barbecue lid and cook for additional 30 seconds, or until the mozzarella is melted onto the eggplant.
6. Lay one eggplant round on a large platter. Top with 1 tsp tomato sauce. Next, add a pinch of basil, then add a slice of zucchini.
7. Continue stacking in this order, ending with an eggplant round and tomato sauce. Spoon any remaining tomato sauce on top of the assembly.
8. Serve immediately.