Ingredients
- 1 eggplant, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 8 ounces zucchini
- Pan spray
- Small loaf unsliced country bread
- 2 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese (to yield 1/2 cup coarsely grated, tightly packed)
- 1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano (to yield 1/3 cup coarsely grated)
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Few sprigs basil to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes
- Black pepper to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
598 calories; 15 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 89 grams carbohydrates; 18 grams dietary fiber; 29 grams sugars; 30 grams protein; 35 milligrams cholesterol; 1013 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
2 servings
Preparation
- Wash and trim eggplant. Cut into 4 long slices and parboil in water to cover for 1 minute. Drain.
- Wash, trim and slice zucchini lengthwise into 4 slices.
- Prepare double-size stovetop grill and spray the slices on one side with pan spray. Arrange them on the grill sprayed side down, and grill on the stovetop grill for a couple of minutes. Spray and turn and grill a few more minutes, until tender.
- Slice crust from ends of the bread. Cut into 4 long slices.
- Coarsely grate the cheeses.
- Remove the zucchini from the grill; set aside.
- Mix the anchovy paste with the vinegar.
- Spread the eggplant slices on one side with anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill on stovetop over medium-high heat for a few minutes, until browned.
- Grill the bread on both sides.
- Chop the basil. Prepare and slice each tomato into 4 thick slices.
- Turn the eggplant and brush with vinegar-anchovy mixture, then spray with pan spray and grill a couple of minutes, until browned on the other side.
- Arrange the eggplant, mozzarella, zucchini, Parmigiano, tomatoes and basil on each of two slices. Season with pepper. Top with remaining bread and cut in half.
30 minutes
Dining and Cooking