Eggplant Stacks Recipe
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5.7g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 70 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:American
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
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11.5g
Protein
36.2g
Fat
4.9g
Fiber
400.3cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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6 1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
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0 1/2 tsp Garlic
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1 tsp, leaves Oregano
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1 tsp Salt
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0 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
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1 eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant
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1 cup(s) Basil, fresh (1 cup= 24 g)
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0 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
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0 1/4 cup Dried Pine Nuts
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0 1/3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
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1 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) Red Tomatoes
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4 oz Mozzarella Cheese, whole milk
DIRECTIONS
- Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced glove of garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add peeled and sliced eggplant, toss well, and let stand 1 hour; turning eggplant occasionally. Optional: brush eggplant with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side; allow to cool and set aside.
- In a food processor pulse the basil, Parmesan, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and pine nuts until a smooth paste forms. Transfer to bowl and cover entire surface with plastic wrap.
- Combine 1/4 cup oil (4 Tbsp), balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch (1/8 tsp) of black pepper in a pie plate; add sliced tomato and turn to coat.
- To assemble stack: Arrange 4 eggplant slices, spread 1/2 tablespoon pesto over the top. Top with 1 tomato slice then with 1 mozzarella slice. Add another layer of eggplant, pesto, tomato and cheese. Drizzle any extra tomato juices around each stack.
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