Grilled Eggplant Dripping With a Tomato and Ricotta Salsa

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   Slice your tomatoes in half, place in a bowl & drizzle with enough extra virgin olive oil over tomatoes to coat well.

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   Season with s/p.

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   Place your tomatoes on a grilling sheet/pan and grill for 8-10 minutes until tender & juicy.

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   Turning a few times during cooking.

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   While tomatoes are cooking prepare your eggplant by removing skin & slicing it horizontally to about 1/2; thickness.

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   Brush both sides of the eggplant with extra virgin olive oil.

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   Season with s/p.

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   Grill eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until eggplant is tender & has nice grill marks.

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   Once tomatoes have cooled slightly, roughly chop tomatoes & return to bowl.

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    Add a drizzle of olive oil & chopped onion.

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    Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.

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    Season again with s/p to taste, mix well & garnish with basil.

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    In a small bowl, add your room temperature ricotta cheese, add in your red pepper flakes and season with s/p to taste.

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    Now to assemble.

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    Place your grilled eggplant on a plate, add a nice dollop of the ricotta cheese mixture & top with grilled tomato salsa.

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    Garnish with a tad more roughly chopped basil!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.