Caprese Eggplant Hero

Up to date: Mar. 24, 2023

Caprese Eggplant Hero Recipe photograph by Style of Dwelling

Components

• 1 massive eggplant
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon coarsely floor pepper
• 1/4 cup balsamic glaze, divided
• 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
• 2 massive tomatoes, reduce into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 pound contemporary mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 2 cups contemporary arugula
• 1/2 cup contemporary basil leaves, julienned

Instructions

1. Peel and slice eggplant lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand half-hour.
2. Brush eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons oil. Drizzle with honey; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Grill eggplant, lined, over medium warmth till tender, 3-4 minutes per aspect. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze.
3. Reduce bread in half horizontally. Drizzle reduce sides with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pair of tablespoons balsamic glaze. Layer eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella slices on bread backside; high with arugula and basil. Substitute high. Reduce crosswise into 6 slices.

Diet Information

1 piece: 600 energy, 28g fats (12g saturated fats), 59mg ldl cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.