Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 large Eggplant

• 1 large Zucchini

• 2 tbsp Frantoia Italian EV Olive Oil

• 1/2 tsp Roasted Garlic Sea

• 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

• 3 oz fresh Mozzarella thinly sliced

• 1 1/2 cups Pasta Sauce

• 10 large basil leaves chiffonaded

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to 350 degrees.

2. Cut the eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. Cut the zucchini in half crosswise. Cut each half into 1/4 inch slices.

3. Lay the eggplant and zucchini slices on a baking sheet. Brush on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Transfer to grill and grill until the vegetables are tender, but not overcooked, about 4 minutes per side for the eggplant and 3 minutes per side for the zucchini.

5. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, divide the mozzarella evenly and top the eggplant rounds. Re-close the barbecue lid and cook for additional 30 seconds, or until the mozzarella is melted onto the eggplant.

6. Lay one eggplant round on a large platter. Top with 1 tsp tomato sauce. Next, add a pinch of basil, then add a slice of zucchini.

7. Continue stacking in this order, ending with an eggplant round and tomato sauce. Spoon any remaining tomato sauce on top of the assembly.

8. Serve immediately.

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