EGGPLANT-POLENTA STACKS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Rumpus
Categories Tomato Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Mozzarella Basil Cornmeal Eggplant Winter Healthy Bon Appétit San Francisco California
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Puree tomatoes in blender. Strain into heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer tomatoes until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Combine 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until polenta is very thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Parmesan and butter and stir until melted. Mix in cayenne pepper. Spread polenta in 9-inch-square pan. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. (Sauce and polenta can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Pat dry.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush eggplant and zucchini with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until tender, about 2 minutes per side.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil large baking sheet. Using eggplant as template, cut polenta into 4 rounds. Place rounds on prepared baking sheet. Top each with eggplant, 2 zucchini slices, basil leaf and mozzarella slice.
- Bake eggplant stacks until cheese melts and begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to plates. Rewarm sauce. Spoon around eggplant stacks. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve.
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Khan Lala 31
[email protected]This dish was a disaster. The eggplant was burnt, the polenta was undercooked, and the tomato sauce was too salty. I would not recommend this recipe.
Kaung Kaung
[email protected]I had a hard time finding the right eggplant for this dish. The one I used was too bitter. The polenta was also a bit too firm. The tomato sauce was good, but it didn't save the dish.
Eduard Stan
[email protected]This dish was a little bland for my taste. The eggplant was not very flavorful and the polenta was a bit dry. The tomato sauce was also a bit too acidic. I would not recommend this recipe.
Lebogang Mphahlele
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always perfectly cooked and the polenta is creamy and delicious. The tomato sauce is also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
DxRayhan Ahmed
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The eggplant was tender and the polenta was creamy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Agyemamg Salomey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and delicious. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Romario Campbell
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the polenta was creamy and delicious. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Sarovar
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant was so tender and the polenta was creamy and delicious. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Catherine Tant
[email protected]I loved this dish! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the polenta was creamy and delicious. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hazel Hampton
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. The tomato sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Shwrov Prence
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the polenta was creamy and delicious. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
MR Rashed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The polenta was creamy and the tomato sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Khervin James
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful. The polenta and tomato sauce were also great. I'll definitely be making this again.
Harish Bhat
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the polenta was creamy and delicious. The tomato sauce added a nice tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.