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 cup olive oil, for brushing
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• to taste salt and pepper

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. 02
   Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. 03
   Place the eggplant slices on the grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until tender and grill marks appear.
4. 04
   While the eggplant is grilling, slice your tomatoes and prepare the feta cheese and basil.
5. 05
   Once the eggplant is cooked, remove from grill and let cool slightly.
6. 06
   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. 07
   Repeat the layering process until you have used all the ingredients, ending with a sprinkle of feta and basil on top.
8. 08
   Drizzle each stack with balsamic glaze.
9. 09
   Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course.