Grilled Eggplant Towers With Tomatoes And Feta(From Eating Well

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   .Heat grill to medium.

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   Spread eggplant slices on 2 baking sheets or trays. Brush 1/4 cup oil over both sides of eggplant slices. Spray another baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange tomato slices onit.

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   Season eggplant and tomatoes with pepper.

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   Oil the grill rack. Grill the eggplant slices until browned and tender, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

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   Set aside. Place the baking sheet with tomatoes on the grill rack; cover and grill until tomatoes are bubbling and warm, about 7 minutes.

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Spray six 7-10 oz ramekins ar custard cups 9 about the sane size as eggplant slices) with cooking spray.

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   Assemble the towers. Using a wide spatula, layer an eggplant slice, a tomato slice, and a basil leaf in each ramekin. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of feta. Repeat the layering once more, then top with an eggplant slice. Press down lightly.

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   Place ramekins on a baking sheeet and bake until heated through and juices are bubbling around the edges. 25 to 35 minute.

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   To serve, run a paring knife around the sides of each ramekin. Invert a plate on top and, grasping ramekins and plate with oven mitts, carefully invert the ramekins onto a plate. Very hot. Drizzle the tower with a little oiland garnish with basil sprig. Serve hot , warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.