Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

 
Ingredients -

1 Large Eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
6 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
1 cup Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1 jar Marinara Sauce

 
Preparation:

1. Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary and oregano in a small bowl.

2. Brush the sides of the eggplant with the olive oil mixture.

3. Cut the slices of mozzarella into smaller pieces the size to fit the eggplant.

4. Grill the eggplant slices, covered, over medium high for 5 minutes.

5. Turn often, brushing each side with the olive oil base.

6. Arrange the cheese slices on top of the eggplant.

7. Spoon the Parmesan cheese over each.

8. Grill the eggplant until the cheese has melted.

9. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

10. When boiling, spoon the sauce over the eggplant slices.

 



Cooking Tip -
American Varieties of Eggplant

Most American varieties of eggplant are dark purple in color, pear shaped and larger in size than other varieties.


Cooking Tip -
Stuffed Eggplant

Eggplant can be sautéed, fried, deep-fried, roasted, grilled or slow cooked. Eggplant is excellent stuffed and baked.


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