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Grilled Eggplant with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil Recipe

Grilled Eggplant with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil Recipe

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Grilled Eggplant with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil

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Ingredients:

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2 large italian eggplants
good-quality olive oil
1/2 lb fresh whole-milk mozzarella
3 large ripe tomatoes, red or yellow or a combination of both
1 bunch fresh basil
balsamic vinegar
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Prepare a barbecue (or preheat a broiler). Cut the eggplants into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Spread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Set aside.
Cut mozzarella in half crosswise, then slice each half about 1/4-inch thick to create half-moon shaped pieces. Slice tomatoes in the same manner. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella decoratively around the edge of a large serving platter.
Place eggplant slices on barbecue (or place on baking sheet in broiler) and cook, turning once, until nicely charred on each side; the eggplant should almost caramelize. Arrange the cooked eggplant down the center of the serving platter, surrounded by the tomatoes and mozzarella. Pluck about 12 large leaves from the basil bunch, stack them, roll them up like a cigar, then slice crosswise into thin shreds (?chiffonade?). Scatter the basil shreds over the vegetables and cheese, then drizzle balsamic vinegar and more olive oil over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and let stand until eggplant is at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	251.19 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat	112.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.47g	19%
Cholesterol	44.78mg	15%
Sodium	396.59mg	17%
Potassium	978.08mg	21%
Total Carbs	19.65g	7%
Sugars	9.73g	39%
Dietary Fiber	8.46g	34%
Protein	16.36g	33%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	32%
Calcium	324.6mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	56.47 Kcal (236 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.8g	19%
Cholesterol	10.07mg	15%
Sodium	89.16mg	17%
Potassium	219.89mg	21%
Total Carbs	4.42g	7%
Sugars	2.19g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	34%
Protein	3.68g	33%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	32%
Calcium	73mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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