GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Ingredients

1. 2 medium eggplants sliced 1″ thick

2. 2 tablespoons olive oil

3. 1/2 teaspoon salt

4. 1/4 teaspoon papper

5. 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

6. 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

7. 2 cups tomato Sause

8. chili flakes optional

Preparation

1. Pre-heat grill over high heat and brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. When grill is hot, lay eggplant slices in a single layer and grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until tender. Remove from grill and place in a shallow baking dish. Top each slice of eggplant with one or two tablespoons of tomato sause, a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella and a teaspoon of parmesan cheese.

3. Grill the pan of eggplant, uncovered, until cheese is fully melted, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Serve eggplants stacked on top of one another and sprinkle with chili flakes to serve if you wish.

Lara Khouli