Ingredients
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2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 medium eggplant (3/4-1 pound), cut into 6 rounds about 1/2 inch thick
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½ teaspoon coarse salt, divided
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6 teaspoons prepared pesto
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2 large beefsteak tomatoes, each cut into 3 slices about 3/4 inch thick
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4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 thin slices
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6 fresh basil leaves
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Preheat grill to medium-high or place a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
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Use 2 teaspoons oil to brush both sides of eggplant slices; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Grill the eggplant slices for 5 minutes. Turn; continue grilling until tender and marked with grill lines, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a large platter.
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Spread each eggplant slice with 1 teaspoon pesto. Top with a slice of tomato, a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf.
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Drizzle vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the towers; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
145 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 145 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
Vitamin A 695IU | 14% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Folate 23mcg | 6% |
Sodium 323mg | 14% |
Calcium 145mg | 11% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Magnesium 22mg | 5% |
Potassium 307mg | 7% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.