Eggplant Mozzarella Tower Recipe

Name: Eggplant Mozzarella Tower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 4 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch think; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; garnish basil leaves

Servings: persons

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
4 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch think
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
garnish basil leaves

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
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.
3
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.
4
In large skillet heat vegetable oil over high heat until very hot. Saute eggplant one slice at a time until golden brown.
5
Places the cooked sliced on a baking sheet,.
6
Top each with a tomato slices and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 10mins until golden brown and cheese is melted.
7
To serve stack three eggplant / tomato slices on each plate. Garnish with some basil spoon marinara around eggplant tower.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: marinara sauce, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Mozzarella Tower falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Mozzarella Tower

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