Gluten-Free
Grill
Italian
Vegetarian

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stacks

Enjoy this delicious appetizer on a warm summer night! Think Caprese salad, with the addition of grilled and smoky eggplant!

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Item No. REC2803
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
Total Time
24m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 12 large basil leaves
  • 1/2 lb buffalo mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • Sea salt

Utensils needed

  • Large Bowl

Instructions

Step 1
Insert the grill grate and close the hood. Select GRILL, set the temperature to MAX, and set a time to 14 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating.  

Step 2
Meanwhile in a large bowl, toss the eggplant and oil until evenly coated. 

Step 3
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place the eggplant on the grill grate. Close the hood and grill for 8 to 10 minutes, until charred on all sides. 

Step 4
After 8 to 12 minutes, top eggplant with one slice each of tomato and mozzarella along with a few basil leaves. Close the hood and grill for minutes, until the cheese melts.