Galbani® Eggplant Napolean
20 min
PREP TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
Easy
COOKING SKILL
2-3
SERVING SIZE
Ingredients
- 2 Japanese eggplants, each cut into 4 diagonal slices
- ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
- ¾ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp. Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. Red wine vinegar
- 14 – 16 oz. Galbani Fresh Mozzarella balls or log, cut into thick slices
- 12 Basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp. Pine nuts, toasted
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Salt eggplant and place in colander to allow excess liquid to drain off.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, ½ cup of olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add eggplant and toss to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Brush a cast-iron stovetop grill pan with a thin layer of olive oil. Place over medium-high heat.
- Grill eggplant until slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate to cool.
- Vinaigrette: Put red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in remaining ¼ cup of olive oil in a steady stream.
- To build the napoleon, begin with a slice of eggplant, followed by a slice of Mozzarella, topped with a basil leaf. Repeat for a second layer.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with basil leaves. Scatter pine nuts around each napoleon and serve.
