Grilled Eggplant Capri

23 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 whole eggplant, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 6 ounces wilted spinach (see recipe)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (see recipe)
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved
  • additional extra virgin olive oil
  • Marinara Sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, shredded
  • 1/2 cup garlic-infused olive oil
  • Wilted Spinach
  • 1/2 lb fresh spinach
  • 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (or red pepper flakes)
  • 2 teaspoons sliced fresh garlic

Directions

  1. 1
    For Marinara:
  2. 2
    Put tomatoes in pot, mash with a whisk.
  3. 3
    After the tomatoes come to a boil, add all of the seasonings and oil, let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    For Wilted Spinach:
  5. 5
    Heat extra virgin olive oil and garlic in saute pan until garlic is golden brown.
  6. 6
    Add spinach and the rest of seasonings until spinach wilts down by half.
  7. 7
    Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch slices.
  8. 8
    Season with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and olive oil.
  9. 9
    Place on preheated char broiler until very tender. (Or place under oven broiler).
  10. 10
    Make three layers. Place grilled eggplant slices in baking pan.
  11. 11
    Add 2 oz wilted spinach and 2 slices mozzarella. Repeat for a second layer.
  12. 12
    Cap off with a piece of grilled eggplant.
  13. 13
    Place in a 500°F oven and cook for 10 minutes.
  14. 14
    Ladle heated marinara on plate. Place eggplant on top. Finish with a pour of olive oil and shaved Parmigiana.

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