EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN STACKS

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These quick stacks of roasted eggplant slices and purchased polenta makes this dish easy to prepare. Serve with a salad and French bread or bread sticks.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 eggplant (1pound)
1 (1 lb) package cooked polenta
olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 onion, peeled and chopped (8ounces)
2 garlic cloves, peeled, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 (14 ounce) can tomato puree
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6-ounces)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse eggplant and trim off and discard both ends.
  • Cut eggplant crosswise into 8 equally thick slices.
  • Cut Polenta crosswise into 8 equal rounds.
  • Lightly coat a 14- by 17-inch baking sheet with olive oil spray or brush with olive oil.
  • Arrange eggplant and polenta slices in a single layer on sheet.
  • Lightly coat slices with more olive oil.
  • Bake in a 425 degree regular or convection oven until eggplant is soft when pressed and polenta is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a 8-to 10 inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, stir onion, garlic, and basil occasionally until onoin is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree and 1/4 cup water; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and keep warm over low heat,stirring occasionally,until eggplant is done.
  • When eggplant is soft, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses equally over eggplant and polenta.
  • Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • On each of 4 dinner plates, place 1 slice eggplant (use larges sizes first) and drizzle with 1 tablespoon sauce; top with 1 slice polenta and 1 tablespoon sauce, Repeat until all slices are used.
  • If desired garnish with rosemary sprigs.
  • Spoon remaining sauce around base of eggplant stacks, Serve.

Stuart William
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I love the crispy texture of the eggplant in this dish. It's a great contrast to the soft cheese and sauce.


Jabu nsele
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian dish. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant.


Nathaniel Navarro
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I've never been a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. It's delicious!


Omamo Jnr
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ian Britten
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I love the way the eggplant and cheese melt together in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Calvin Jouber
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I highly recommend it.


ibtesam ch
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bukola Arike
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.


Sara islam Nomi
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I love the crispy texture of the eggplant in this dish. It's a great contrast to the soft cheese and sauce.


Myra Fairley
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian dish. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant.


Reejan Bista
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to cook eggplant.


S J fitness house
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Robbie Cotney
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Beatrice Ag 16
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This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's always a hit when I serve it to guests.


kimo mido
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant, cheese, and sauce all work together perfectly.


Keeks
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abu Taher Sufian
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I've never cooked eggplant before, but this recipe made it easy. The stacks turned out great and everyone loved them.


Sandra StJohn
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Abuja Matet
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This eggplant parmesan stacks recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a delicious and easy vegetarian dish.