Eggplant Mozzarella Tower
Ingredients
- marinara sauce ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced ⓘ
- 1 garlic clove, chopped ⓘ
- 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped basil ⓘ
- salt & freshly ground black pepper ⓘ
- eggplant ⓘ
- 2 -3 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch think slices ⓘ
- salt & freshly ground black pepper ⓘ
- 1 cup all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 2 eggs, beaten ⓘ
- 1 cup breadcrumbs ⓘ
- 1 cup vegetable oil ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- For marinara, in a small saucepan over medium heat, warm oil and saute onion for 4 mins or until translucent .Add garlic and saute, stirring continually do not brown .Add tomatoes and herbs and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10mins set aside.
- Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour, shaking off the excess. Next dip each slice in egg, then in the bread crumbs. Set aside.
- In large skillet heat vegetable oil over high heat until very hot. Saute eggplant one slice at a time until golden brown.
- Places the cooked sliced on a baking sheet,.
- Top each with a tomato slices and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 10mins until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- To serve stack three eggplant / tomato slices on each plate. Garnish with some basil spoon marinara around eggplant tower.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
984
kcal
49% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).