Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Vegetable Recipe
Grilled Florida Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella Stacks
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Vegetable-6107 |
| Ingredients |
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| Amount | Ingredient |
| | nonstick vegetable oil spray |
| 8 slices | eggplant, 1/2-inch thick |
| 4 slices | part-skim mozzarella cheese, 1/4-inch thick (4 ounces) |
| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons | balsamic vinegar |
| 1 clove | garlic, minced |
| 4 large bunches | arugula or spinach |
| 2 large | tomatoes, coarsely chopped |
| 3 tablespoons | fresh basil, chopped |
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Preparation
Spray grill with oil spray and prepare grill (medium heat). Spray eggplant on both sides with oil spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place 1 mozzarella slice atop each of 4 eggplant slices; top with remaining eggplant slices. Grill until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add arugula, tomatoes and basil; toss. Divide among 4 plates. Top each with 1 eggplant stack.
Yield 4 servings
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