Easy Cheesy Eggplant Stacks

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What you need:

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First prepare the eggplant by slicing it into rounds and then tossing it with one teaspoon of salt for 20 minutes.

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Next, grill your eggplant slices and tomato slices until tender. Remove and cool until easy enough to handle.

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Assemble your eggplant stacks by placing one grilled eggplant round into the bottom of a large muffin tin or parchment lined sheet pan.

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Top with a sprinkle of oregano, then a grilled tomato slice, a sprinkle of basil, Parmesan cheese and last a slice of cheese.

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Bake in the pre-heated oven then broil for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately with a garnish of freshly chopped basil!

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Expert tips

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Easy Cheesy Eggplant Stacks

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Easy Cheesy Eggplant Stacks

What you need:

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eggplant

tomatoes

and more...

cheese

First prepare the eggplant by slicing it into rounds and then tossing it with one teaspoon of salt for 20 minutes.

1

Next, grill your eggplant slices and tomato slices until tender. Remove and cool until easy enough to handle.

2

Assemble your eggplant stacks by placing one grilled eggplant round into the bottom of a large muffin tin or parchment lined sheet pan.

3

Top with a sprinkle of oregano, then a grilled tomato slice, a sprinkle of basil, Parmesan cheese and last a slice of cheese.

4

Bake in the pre-heated oven then broil for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately with a garnish of freshly chopped basil!

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