Eggplant & Mozzarella Towers

This recipe is going to be made in a very short time. And it is also very light to eat. You can also serve it as a starter dish. In this recipe we will not fry the eggplant but grill it. This way the recipe will be very tasty and light. In this recipe we will make a tower of eggplant and mozzarella cheese. 

The interesting thing about this recipe is that it can be served either hot or at room temperature. You can keep it in the fridge for two days. And reheat it before serving. Now we go to the recipe and make the eggplant and mozzarella tower.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients / Ingredienti	2 Eggplants 1 Pound Mozzarella 1 Can Tomatoes (Peeled and Chopped) 1/2 Cup of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Salt Pepper Olive Oil Basil
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura	15 Minutes (Until Golden Brown)
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	350°F ~ 176°C
Utensils / Utensili	Baking Paper Drip Pan Serving Plate
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura	Oven

METHODS

Step 1: Take two eggplants after washing, cut them horizontally in equal sizes.

Step 2: Then we will grill these eggplant slices.

Step 3: Like an eggplant, mozzarella cheese should also be cut into slices.

Step 4: Wash and keep aside the basil leaves.

Step 5: Place baking paper in a drip pan and make a tower of eggplant on top of it.

Step 6: To make the eggplant tower, first we will place a slice of eggplant on top with a peeled tomato and some basil leaves, a slice of mozzarella cheese and olive oil and drizzle some salt and pepper.

Step 7: Now make three layers in the same way.

Step 8: Bake this Eggplant and Mozzarella tower in the preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until the cheese and mozzarella are melted.

Step 9: Eggplant tower is ready and you can serve it hot and also it tastes great at room temperature.

Step 10: It can be refrigerated for two days.

Step 11: You should reheat it in the oven before eating.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the flavor of eggplant?

The flavor of the eggplant is very mildly sweet and bitter if not cooked properly.

How are eggplants prepared?

Eggplant can be cooked by boiling, deep frying, roasting, steaming and grilling.

Is fried eggplant healthy?

No, it is not healthy. Eggplant is very low in calories but when we fry, it absorbs more fats than potatoes.

What is the healthiest way to eat eggplant?

Eggplant is healthy if it is not cooked in too much oil. It includes grilling, baking and streaming methods.

Why is it called eggplant?

When Eggplants grow, they look like chicken eggs. So they are called eggplants because of their appearance.