This recipe includes all the great Mediterranean flavors that veggie lovers will enjoy! Finished with a mouthwatering Olive Tapenade spread and garnished with fresh basil.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cook Time: 40 minutes – Total Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 4-6 People
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Ingredients:
– ¼ cup Olive Tapenade Dried Herb
– 1 tsp Dark Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
– 1 Tbsp Frantoia EVOO
– ¾ cup Panko Breadsticks
– 1 Tbsp (Parmesan Asiago or Garlic & Herb Dipper)
– 1 Large Eggplant, sliced ¼” thick
– 2 Large Eggs, beaten
– 2-4 Tbsp Olive Oil (Caramelized Garlic or Tuscan Herb)
– 2 Large Tomatoes, sliced ¼” thick
– 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
– ½ cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese, divided
– 1 Tbsp chopped Fresh Basil Leaves
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Prepare Olive Tapenade with ¼ cup hot water, dark balsamic vinegar, olive oil and set aside.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with dipper and set aside.
- Soak each eggplant slice in the beaten eggs and dredge in breadcrumb mixture until each side is coated.
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in pan, once hot add eggplant slices and fry for 1-2 minutes until each side is coated.
- Arrange eggplant on a baking sheet or dish. Layer eggplant with one slice of mozzarella cheese and top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 40 min.
- Remove foil and spoon Olive Tapenade over the top of each eggplant. Bake, uncovered, 5 min.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and garnish with fresh basil.
