I tried eggplant for the first time this summer at a wedding luncheon last month. They served Eggplant Parmesan and I was shocked at how much I loved it. It was one of those, “Where has this been all my life?” kind of moments. Yes, I am talking about eggplant. Where has it been all my life?
I guess it had always just been one of those foreign veggies I didn’t even know what to do with. And it does kind of look funny. So I never even bothered. Or gave it the time of day.
But now I know better.
I recently found this grilled version of Eggplant Parmesan at Good Housekeeping. It’s lighter than the traditional Eggplant Parmesan and is still so tasty.
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients
1 medium (about 1 1/2 pounds) eggplant, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, sliced
2 medium ripe tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
Optional: 1 cup warm marinara sauce
Instructions
Prepare grill. Lightly brush eggplant slices with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In small bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil; set aside.
Place eggplant slices on grill over medium heat. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, turning once. Top eggplant slices with tomato slices and cheese mixture. Cover grill and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese melts and tomato slices are warm.
***I added a drizzle of marinara sauce over the top of each eggplant.
***I also didn’t have fresh basil, so just used a little bit of dried basil.
source: Good Housekeeping
Shockingly, I’ve never tried eggplant, but this does look delicious! I love chicken parm, so I’m hoping this is it’s cousin!
Shockingly, I’ve never tried eggplant, but this does look delicious! I love chicken parm, so I’m hoping this is it’s cousin!
Looks fabulous! I love eggplant, although we primarily use it in Ratatouille… this looks like a great way to enjoy it.
I just tried eggplant this year too. Your dish looks WAY better than the one I had. 🙂
I’d never had eggplant until a couple years ago when my mom made eggplant Parmesan. I couldn’t believe how much I liked it. This grilled version sounds delicious!
Great recipe, it reminds me a lot of summer and Italy. Can’t wait to try it again soon!
This looks so delicious! I love that it’s grilled and not breaded – it makes it so simple and fresh!
Made this for dinner tonight. It was delish!