Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Stack

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 3 large tomatoes sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 1/4 cup olive oil for brushing
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. 2 Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Place the eggplant slices on the grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until tender and grill marks appear.
4. 4 While the eggplant is grilling, slice your tomatoes and prepare the feta cheese and basil.
5. 5 Once the eggplant is cooked, remove from grill and let cool slightly.
6. 6 To assemble the stacks, place an eggplant slice on a plate, top with a slice of tomato, a sprinkle of feta, and some chopped basil.
7. 7 Repeat the layering process until you have used all the ingredients, ending with a sprinkle of feta and basil on top.
8. 8 Drizzle each stack with balsamic glaze.
9. 9 Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course.