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Living the Gourmet: The flavors of the Old World Mediterranean get a modern twist with these elegant Eggplant Stacks!

Eggplant Stacks


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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 eggplants - sliced 1/4 inch thickness - brushed with olive oil and grilled
  • 1 bell pepper - sliced in thin strips and grilled
  • 4 cloves of garlic - chopped
  • 1/4 cup of raisins - chopped
  • 1 quart of button or Baby Bella mushrooms - sliced and grilled
  • 1 large sweet onion - sliced and grilled
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives - pitted
  • 1/4 cup of Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup of fresh Italian parsley - chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • Fresh provolone shavings

Honey Lemon Drizzle:

  • 3 - 4 tbs. honey
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 - 4 tbs. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the honey lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl and stir. Place in a small bowl and set aside for when the stacks are done.
  2. Slice the eggplants and drizzle with olive oil and a dash of salt.
  3. Heat a cast iron griddle and place the eggplant slices on the griddle. When one side is grilled carefully turn over and finish grilling on the other side. Place in a bowl.
  4. Place the mushrooms on the griddle turning over once to grill both sides. Place in a separate bowl.
  5. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with a 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced onions and allow to turn a beautiful golden color; place in the bowl with the mushrooms.
  6. Place the sliced peppers in the frying pan and let char, when this is achieved place in the bowl with the mushrooms and onions.
  7. Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the cast iron frying pan and add the garlic; let the garlic become fragrant and add the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, capers, raisins and pitted olives.
  8. Let the breadcrumbs become slightly golden in color then remove and place in the bowl with the mushrooms, onions and peppers, season with salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes and toss gently.
  9. In a serving platter place an eggplant round topped with the mushrooms mixture, followed by shaved provolone and another eggplant round.
  10. Repeat this process finishing off with shaved provolone, chopped parsley and a drizzle of the honey, olive oil and lemon mixture.
  11. Serve alongside your favorite pasta if desired. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
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