Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 This is by far one of my favorite appetizers. The smokiness of the mozzarella combined with the fresh tomato and pesto is quite delicious. This is a great appetizer as it can be assembled ahead of time and then reheated when needed. Check out the finished deliciousness at http://www.28cooks.com Smoked Mozzarella Eggplant Rolls 1 large eggplant 8 slices smoked mozzarella 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 8 thick slices 3 tbsp pesto Balsamic vinegar and olive oil for drizzling (optional) Cut eggplant into 10 thin slices, discarding 2 outside pieces. Sprinkle with salt on both sides and set aside. Allow to rest for 20 minutes, then rinse well under cold water to remove salt. Pat dry with paper towels. Heat grill or grill pan on medium high heat. Spray liberally with oil. Grill eggplant slices for 8-10 minutes, flipping once. Remove from heat. Place a slice of mozzarella in the center of each slice. Top with a small dollop of pesto, then place tomato on top. Fold the eggplant over the filling, and place seam side down back on grill(pan). Heat until cheese begins to melt. Serve with drizzled balsamic vinegar and oil if desired, or serve with marinara sauce. Enjoy! Christiane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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