Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese

Cinco de Mayo - BBQ and Grilling

A variation on insalata Caprese with the addition of grilled eggplant--a great appetizer or vegetarian side for a summer barbecue.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic

½ teaspoon salt

2 small purple eggplants

cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 tomato

sliced 1/8-inch thick

1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella

thinly sliced

cooking spray

3 leaves fresh basil

cut into thin strips

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Combine olive oil garlic and salt in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Put eggplant slices on the hot grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn eggplant and brush with the oil mixture. Place 1 slice of tomato and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each eggplant piece. Close the lid and cook until cheese has melted 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with basil.

Nutritional Information

Italian Grilled Eggplant Caprese

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 251.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.7g 31%

Carbohydrates: 12.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 16.1g 25%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 33%

Cholesterol: 35.8mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 643.3IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.6mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 8.7mg 15%

Folate: 48.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 459.1mg 46%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 41.2mg 15%

Potassium: 529.8mg 15%

Sodium: 642.8mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 145.2

*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.