Grilled Eggplant Towers with Tomatoes and Feta from Eating Well
Delight your taste buds with these Grilled Eggplant Towers with Tomatoes and Feta, a vibrant and elegant appetizer that's full of Mediterranean flavor. Perfectly grilled eggplant slices are layered with juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant fresh basil, creating a stack of savory goodness that's as beautiful as it is delicious. A drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze ties everything together, adding a refined touch to this quick 25-minute recipe. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a healthy, veggie-packed side dish, these towers are sure to impress. Serve them warm or at room temperature for an effortless and stunning dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside.
Grill the eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until softened and grill marks appear.
Assemble the towers by placing a grilled eggplant slice on a serving platter, followed by a slice of tomato and a sprinkling of feta cheese. Repeat the layers until you've made towers about 2-3 layers high.
Top each tower with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Serve immediately while warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4400 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 526 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 3285 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
