Grilled eggplant and tomato mozzarella melts are a perfect way to enjoy your grill and the fresh produce of the season, or even when its not grilling season!
Author: Gravel & Dine
Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4
Ingredients
country bread, sliced into ½ inch slices
1 large eggplant, sliced into ½ inch slices
1 clove garlic
12 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
1 large tomato, sliced thin
1 cup fresh basil, chopped into thin strips
salt and pepper
garlic powder
olive oil
Instructions
Brush the bread and eggplant slices with olive oil, season with garlic powder (eggplant only), salt and pepper
Grill the bread slices until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side
Grill the eggplant slices until browned and softened, about 3 minutes per side
Rub the glove of garlic on the warm grilled bread
Top each slice of bread with a slice of mozzarella cheese, put back on the grill until the cheese starts to melt
Top with eggplant, tomato, and basil
Season with salt and pepper
Serve immediately, pairs well with balsamic dressed greens
Recipe by Gravel & Dine at https://gravelanddine.com/eggplant-mozzarella-melts/