GRILLED VEGETABLE AND GOAT CHEESE NAPOLEONS

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Vegetarian or not, your guests will savor this meatless entree at your next summer soiree. -Joan Meyer, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 large portobello mushrooms
4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
1 package (5.3 ounces) fresh goat cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Brush tomatoes with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with oregano, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until tender., Brush zucchini and yellow squash with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Remove and discard stems and gills from mushrooms. Brush mushrooms and eggplant with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with remaining salt. Grill mushrooms, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender., In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon garlic and remaining pepper., Place mushrooms on a greased baking sheet; spread each with 2 teaspoons cheese mixture. Layer with zucchini, squash, 2 teaspoons cheese mixture, eggplant and remaining cheese mixture. Top with mozzarella cheese and tomato. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted., In a large skillet, saute remaining garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add spinach; cook for 4-5 minutes or until wilted. Divide among four plates; top each with a mushroom stack. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 833mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Lm Target
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Tanha Writes786
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This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Sintija Vaičiulytė
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I love the crispy puff pastry and the creamy goat cheese.


gabriela janis
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These napoleons are a great way to impress your guests.


Sendagire Hassan
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved it in this dish.


cami is cool
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These napoleons are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Santo Choudhury
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish.


Bibek Tamang
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Halem Shak
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I made these napoleons for my vegetarian friends and they loved them. They said it was the best vegetarian dish they've ever had.


Capt. Nikos
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These napoleons are the perfect appetizer or light lunch. They're also great for a picnic.


MURSHID AFTAB
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any type of grilled vegetables that you like.


Charlene Marie
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These napoleons are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


Ekram
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The goat cheese and grilled vegetables are a perfect match.


Imran Hossan
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This dish is perfect for summer entertaining. It's light and refreshing, but still hearty enough to satisfy your guests.


Mirfan Bhutta
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I made these napoleons for a dinner party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Saul Turner
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. My family and friends raved about the dish.


Layal ali
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I love the presentation of this dish. The individual napoleons are so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


belal hassan
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These Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Napoleons were a hit at our summer party! The combination of grilled vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and flaky puff pastry was divine.