Le Tian

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise
• 3 small eggplants, sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rounds (about 2 pounds)
• 4 medium onions, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds (about 1 3/4 pounds)
• 6 medium tomatoes, sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch rounds (about 2 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• fresh thyme sprig (optional)