![]() ![]() Follow Jess’ recipes on her “Fit Food by Jess” Facebook page. She is also a professional Xterra triathlete and mountain biker. Jessica Cerra is the owner of Fit Food by Jess, a private chef and catering company in Encinitas, Calif. Repeat this process to make 4 stacks total. Add another spoonful of sauce over the cheese. Place one slice of the cheese over the eggplant. Lay another slice of eggplant over the ricotta. Add a spoonful of tomato sauce over the ricotta. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon over ricotta over the first slice. Build the stacks immediately after removing the eggplant from the grill. If you don’t have a food processor finely dice the tomatoes and basil and combine with the oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.ģ. Close the lid and cook, turning them once or twice, until they have grill marks and are softened, about 10 minutes total for the eggplant 7 or 8 minutes total. Place the tomatoes, basil, 1 teaspoon olive oil and small amount of salt and pepper in a food processor. While the eggplant is grilling, remove the stem and core from the tomatoes. Grill eggplant 2 minutes per side, keeping some texture.Ģ. Season it by pouring the olive sauce on top of it. Return the eggplant tower to the oven for 7-10 minutes. Assembly the tower: alternate an eggplant slice, a tomato slice and a few slices of ricotta, repeat twice to get two towers. Toss the pieces in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and small amount of salt and pepper. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil & grill them in the oven 10-15 minutes. Slice the eggplant, width-wise, into 8 coin size pieces. RELATED: Roasted Chicken Made Easy Preparationġ. to serve: in a mini oven proof dish, spoon about a tablespoon of marina sauce on the bottom. Place slices into skillet and saute for a couple of minutes on both sides or until browned. Lightly salt and pepper both sides of the eggplant slice. Look in the specialty cheese case for a specialty brand as it will be more flavorful. Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. * Since only a small amount is required whole milk ricotta is recommended. RELATED – Recipe Of The Week: Brown Rice Penne With Grilled Vegetable Ragout IngredientsĤ heaping tablespoons whole milk ricotta* These eggplants stacks are so versatile they can be served as an appetizer, a light meal, with grilled fish, steak or chicken, or with a small side of farro, pasta, or quinoa. ![]() Cheese-topped eggplant Parmesan, savory ratatouille, hearty moussaka and more: there’s almost no limit to the delicious dishes you can make. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Ĭraving a yummy Italian dish, but don’t want a heavy, greasy bowl of pasta? Warm grilled eggplant with the perfect amount of creamy cheese, topped with sweet, fresh heirloom tomato sauce, will be sure to satisfy. 35 Eggplant Recipes You’ll Want to Eat Every Day. ![]()
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