Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Goat Cheese

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Delicious, no fuss appetizer! Elegant but sooo easy. A perfect addition to a BBQ or a fabulous Italian feast.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant

sliced into 1/4 inch rounds

2 large tomatoes

sliced

1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat.

Step 2

In a large bowl coat eggplant with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Arrange half of the eggplant slices on a tray. Place a slice of tomato and a slice of goat cheese on each slice of eggplant. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the tomatoes and cheese. Top with remaining slices of eggplant and secure each bundle with a toothpick.

Step 4

Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove toothpicks and arrange bundles on grate. Cook about 7 to 8 minutes then carefully flip. Continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Goat Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 226.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 7.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 11%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 18.5g 28%

Saturated Fat: 8.9g 45%

Cholesterol: 30.4mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 961.2IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 7.3mg 12%

Folate: 22.7mcg 6%

Calcium: 126.9mg 13%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 25.8mg 9%

Potassium: 329.4mg 9%

Sodium: 639mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 166.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.