EGGPLANT-POLENTA STACKS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Rumpus
Categories Tomato Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Mozzarella Basil Cornmeal Eggplant Winter Healthy Bon Appétit San Francisco California
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Puree tomatoes in blender. Strain into heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer tomatoes until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Combine 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until polenta is very thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Parmesan and butter and stir until melted. Mix in cayenne pepper. Spread polenta in 9-inch-square pan. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. (Sauce and polenta can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Pat dry.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush eggplant and zucchini with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until tender, about 2 minutes per side.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil large baking sheet. Using eggplant as template, cut polenta into 4 rounds. Place rounds on prepared baking sheet. Top each with eggplant, 2 zucchini slices, basil leaf and mozzarella slice.
- Bake eggplant stacks until cheese melts and begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to plates. Rewarm sauce. Spoon around eggplant stacks. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve.
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Manasseh Madi Musa
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The eggplant was so tender and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Stacy Mwangi
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mf Mosharof
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful.
Noor Nikintu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was so tender and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I can't wait to make this again.
Demarcus Anderson
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Dilip silwal
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The eggplant was so tender and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Miles Junior
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
S.L.B. B
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the tomato sauce was flavorful. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and didn't have any bitterness.
Sufai Albalochi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful. I loved the contrast between the crispy polenta and the soft eggplant. The tomato sauce was also delicious.
Hilal kamall
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Zwane Mluleki
[email protected]These eggplant polenta stacks were a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. The tomato sauce was also delicious and added a nice acidity to the dish.