EGGPLANT, TOMATO, AND PESTO STACK

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Provided by Andrea Bemis

Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Mozzarella     Basil     Eggplant     Summer     Healthy     Self     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided
2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
3 medium garlic cloves
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 large eggplant, cut into 8 1/2-inch rounds
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
4 slices (4 ounces) fresh mozzarella
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup walnuts until finely chopped. Add 2 cups basil and garlic, and pulse while slowly adding 1/2 cup oil, scraping down sides as needed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add Parmesan; season with salt and black pepper; process until pesto is well combined. Heat oven to 400°F. Brush eggplant slices with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sea salt; roast on a baking sheet, turning once, until tender and golden, 20 minutes. Top each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Alternately layer 2 eggplant slices, 2 tomato slices and 1 slice mozzarella. (Refrigerate any remaining pesto for another use.) Divide balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts and basil leaves among stacks.

Raina White
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I love the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and pesto. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Nacho Nacho
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Shafiq Mehar
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again. It's a new family favorite.


Shanuel Pandarun
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This dish is so versatile. You can serve it as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish.


Octavius Caldwell
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I love that this dish is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Tina Duhanaj
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


raja faisal mukhtar
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try, and this one is a winner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients.


Mohammed Issaka
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the eggplant and tomatoes, and they even asked for seconds.


mx kobir
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but my husband loves it. I made this dish for him, and he absolutely loved it. I even liked it!


Aiyannah
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and pesto.


Nusruallah Ali
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Hiox Softwares
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and tomatoes.


Adam Lamhajar
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Maryan apdilaahi Guleed
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it as an appetizer, a main course, and a side dish, and it's always been a hit.


Sufyan Amjad
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I added some extra garlic to the pesto, and it really took the dish to the next level.


Bipin Dhital
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The eggplant was cooked through but still had a slight bite to it, and the pesto was creamy and flavorful.


Damos odetayo
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and pesto. It's definitely a keeper.


Abdul Rehman Abdul Rehman
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the pesto was the perfect complement.


JOHNNYS WORLD
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This eggplant dish was absolutely delightful! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The eggplant was cooked to perfection, and the pesto added a wonderful depth of flavor.