Grilled Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato Stacks With Basil and Tomato Coulis

Grilled Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato Stacks With Basil and Tomato Coulis

Ready in 45 minutes, for 5 servings

Gluten free

INGREDIENTS:

- tomato

- water

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

- knife

1) Prepare Tomato Coulis:Make shallow incisions with a paring knife around the tomato stems and scoop out the stems.Make a shallow X-incision in bottom of tomatoes.Bring a large saucepan of water to a rolling boil.Plunge tomatoes into water for 10 seconds.

INGREDIENTS:

- water

- tomato

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

2) Remove and submerge tomatoes in bowl of ice water.

INGREDIENTS:

- tomato

- water

3) Remove the cooled tomatoes from the water.Peel away skin.

INGREDIENTS:

- tomato

- seeds

4) Remove seeds and coarsely chop tomatoes.

INGREDIENTS:

- olive oil

- tomato

- garlic

EQUIPMENT:

- food processor

- bowl

5) Combine tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in bowl of food processor.Process until smooth.

INGREDIENTS:

- salt and pepper

6) Add salt and pepper.

INGREDIENTS:

- olive oil

- eggplant

- tomato

EQUIPMENT:

- broiler

- grill

- oven

7) Let Tomato Coulis stand at room temperature for one hour before serving.Prepare Eggplant:Preheat oven broiler or prepare grill.Lightly brush eggplant slices on both sides with olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.Arrange on baking tray and grill in oven, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.Or grill on barbecue, turning, until golden brown and cooked through.Arrange Stacks

INGREDIENTS:

- goat cheese

- garlic

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

1) Combine garlic and goat cheese in a small bowl.

INGREDIENTS:

- ground black pepper

- goat cheese

- fresh basil

- eggplant

- salt

2) Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.Arrange 1/2 of the eggplant slices on platter.Spoon 2 teaspoons goat cheese over.Top with 1 basil leaf.

INGREDIENTS:

- goat cheese

- fresh basil

- eggplant

- tomato

3) Place second eggplant slice on basil leaf.Top with one teaspoon goat cheese and basil leaf.Lightly drizzle 2-3 teaspoons Tomato Coulis over and around the eggplant stack.

INGREDIENTS:

- pecorino romano

4) Garnish with one teaspoon grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

5) Serve immediately.