Eggplant Caprese Appetizer is a Delights of Culinaria recipe built around Eggplant, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes. This import keeps the source ingredient measurements and turns the preparation into clear Platea recipe steps. It is filed as appetizers and yields about 6 servings. Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Sprinkle both sides lightly with salt and let the slices rest for about 15 minutes.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/2-inch-thick slices, slice enough tomatoes to top the eggplant rounds, and crush the 5 garlic cloves.
- Step 3
Heat a generous amount of frying oil in a large frying pan, adding more as needed between batches.
- Step 4
Fry the eggplant slices on both sides until tender and golden. Transfer to a plate and allow them to cool.
- Step 5
Spread a small amount of the freshly crushed garlic over each fried eggplant slice.
- Step 6
Place one tomato slice on top of each eggplant round, using as many tomato slices as needed.
- Step 7
Place one whole fresh basil leaf over each tomato.
- Step 8
Top each piece with one slice of fresh mozzarella, using enough mozzarella to cover the prepared eggplant rounds.
- Step 9
Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Step 10
Drizzle each piece lightly with fresh cold-pressed olive oil, using just enough to coat the mozzarella.
- Step 11
Finish with a light drizzle of good-quality balsamic vinegar, adding more or less to taste.
- Step 12
Serve with fresh rustic bread or crostini.
- Calories:220 kcal11%
- Protein:10 g20%
- Carbohydrates:18 g7%
- Sugar:4 g8%
- Salt:0.8 g13%
- Energy:920 kJ11%
- Fat:12 g17%
As we all know, Buffalo wings are a popular game-day party food. There’s no need to order takeout or buy frozen wings from the grocery store—they’re so easy to make at home, healthier, and incredibly tasty. These wings are baked until the skin is nice and crispy, then tossed with Frank’s Hot Sauce. Simple ingredients, an easy method, and an amazingly delicious, finger-licking result. Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
