Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes
Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- Salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant slices lightly with salt and place between layers of paper towels. Let stand for 1 to 2 hours, rinse, and pat dry.
- Combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place the eggplant slices on a grill over moderate heat and baste with the oil mixture. Turn and baste frequently until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- Top each slice with a slice of cheese and grill an additional 2 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt.