EGGPLANT, TOMATO, AND PESTO STACK

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Provided by Andrea Bemis

Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Mozzarella     Basil     Eggplant     Summer     Healthy     Self     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided
2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
3 medium garlic cloves
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 large eggplant, cut into 8 1/2-inch rounds
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
4 slices (4 ounces) fresh mozzarella
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup walnuts until finely chopped. Add 2 cups basil and garlic, and pulse while slowly adding 1/2 cup oil, scraping down sides as needed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add Parmesan; season with salt and black pepper; process until pesto is well combined. Heat oven to 400°F. Brush eggplant slices with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sea salt; roast on a baking sheet, turning once, until tender and golden, 20 minutes. Top each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Alternately layer 2 eggplant slices, 2 tomato slices and 1 slice mozzarella. (Refrigerate any remaining pesto for another use.) Divide balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts and basil leaves among stacks.

PowerGamer_ X
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of eggplant, tomatoes, and pesto, and it always turns out great.


saad baba
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The eggplant and tomatoes are hidden in the pesto sauce, so they're easy to disguise.


Sikhumbuzo Daniel Nkosi (Skhumba)
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe fits the bill. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Mohamed Hussin
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so versatile and can be made with different types of vegetables.


Marsela Xhepa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.


ubongita topcoat
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! My kids especially loved the pesto sauce.


ahmed alpop
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Abbas janii
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The pesto sauce was a bit too thick for my taste. I added a little bit of water to thin it out, and it was perfect.


Bilal Chouimet
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I had some trouble finding eggplant that was ripe enough. The ones I found were a bit too bitter, even after cooking.


Enrique Iracheta
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and salt, and it really improved the flavor.


Damon Kyles
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was delicious.


Fady Rock
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The eggplant and tomatoes are hidden in the pesto sauce, so they're easy to disguise.


Parshotam Kumar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but they come together to create a truly delicious dish.


Norbai kasan
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The eggplant is tender and juicy, the tomatoes are sweet and acidic, and the pesto adds a wonderful depth of flavor. I highly recommend it.


Shazia Naveed
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of eggplant, tomatoes, and pesto, and it always turns out great. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Andreia Quinta
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, the ingredients are readily available, and the results are incredible. I highly recommend it.


Samir Mohamed
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Saddam
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the combination of flavors was divine. I especially loved the pesto sauce, which added a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.