Recipe Name Eggplant Towers Submitted by Belmontbound2012
Recipe Description roasted vegetable tower with balsamic reduction
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 50
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
2
eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb)Eggplant
5
medium whole (2-3/5" dia)Tomatoes- sliced
6
ouncesportabella mushroom
16
tablespoonsbasil, fresh
8
ouncesmozzarella cheese
5
fliud ounceswine, dry white
1/2
cupKitchen Basics Chicken stock
5
tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
2
tablespoonsbutter, softened
2
tablespoonsolive oil, extra virgin
3
tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
1/2
cup (8 fl oz)water
1
teaspoonsalt, to taste
1
teaspoonpepper, to taste
Steps
Sequence Step
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
2In large bowl combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and water. Dip the mushrooms and eggplant into the marinade. Then place all vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly brown and soft. Remove and cool.
3Stack the roasted vegetables intercalando with basil and slices of mozzarella cheese.
4In a saute pan heat the wine stock and vinegar. Cook until reduced by half then season with salt and pepper. Whisk in 2-3 tablespoons of soft butter.
5When ready to serve place the towers in the warm oven to melt the cheese. Service with sauce.