RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Tomato Eggplant Stacks

SPONSORED BY NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF FARMER & COMMUNITIES

Jersey Tomatoes & Grilled Eggplant: Perfect Together

Ingredients:

4 large tomatoes

1 large eggplant

1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced

1 bunch basil

1 bunch rosemary

3 Tbsp Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat a gas or charcoal grill.

Cut eggplant in 1/2 thick rounds. Brush with olive oil

and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Grill eggplant until softened with nice grill marks on both

sides.

Slice the tomatoes into 1/2 inch slabs. Season with salt

and pepper.

Make a stack by layering a slice of tomato, mozzarella,

eggplant and another tomato with a few basil leaves

in each layer. Skewer with romary stalk and serve.