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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (150g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

4 tablespoons pesto sauce

Calories 138
Calories from Fat 74 (53%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 8.3g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 1436mg 59%
Potassium 290mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 7.3g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 15%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 9.8g 19%

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Christmas 2007

ethanabigail

Cheesy Eggplant (Aubergine) Pesto Stacks

Recipe #88542 | 35 min | 35 min prep | add private note

By: FlemishMinx
Apr 7, 2004

I found this recipe on the internet somewhere, but have tweaked it a bit. Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables, but I haven't found all that many recipes where it is allowed to take center stage; it is usually buried under so many other ingredients and flavors. This recipe is also a nice way to use up left-over pesto. Preparation time is mainly standing time for the eggplant as it drains its bitter juices.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Pre-heat oven at 375°F, and oil a shallow baking pan.
  2. 2
    Cut the eggplant crosswise into 12 1/3 inch thick slices, discarding the ends.
  3. 3
    Arrange in one layer on paper towels.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle both sides of slices evenly with salt and cover with another layer of paper towels.
  5. 5
    Let eggplant stand 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Rinse salt off, and pat dry with paper toweling.
  7. 7
    Arrange 4 eggplant slices in one layer in pan and spread each slice evenly with 1 teaspoon pesto.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella evenly over pesto on each slice.
  9. 9
    Continue to layer remaining eggplant slices, pesto, and mozzarella in the same way.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon parmesan or romano evenly over each stack and bake in middle of oven until eggplant is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

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From: Starrynews

On Oct 22, 2008

Thanks for sharing this tasty recipe! I skipped the draining stage, since my eggplants were not bitter. The flavor was very good. The only thing I may change next time is taking the skin off of the eggplants. It was difficult to cut through. Thanks again!

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  • From: GranolaMama

    On Oct 1, 2008

    I have been looking for more ways to use eggplant in my cooking and this recipe was a great addition. Next time I think I will add a little more cheese, because you can't go wrong with gooey melted cheese, right? Thanks for the great recipe.

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    From: shimmerchk

    On Oct 20, 2004

    This is one of those recipes you wish you could give more than 5 stars. It is simply fantastic! It is heaven for eggplant lovers and those who don't care for eggplant (like my hubby) will gobble this up. The eggplant stacks look so pretty coming out of the oven and the pesto soaks into the eggplant while at the same time melting into the cheese. Its a great alternative to pizza for those on the South Beach diet like us! We will make this again and again because it is so simple and absolutely delicious. I peeled the eggplant for easier eating, but other than that I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for a fantastic recipe!

    7 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Chippie

    On Sep 21, 2004

    Very Good! The prep for this recipe is extremely easy. Followed recipe to a "T" and added 2 Tablespoons of Asiago Cheese just because I had some that needed to be used up in the refridgerator. Also, used 2 small Eggplants from the garden and only had 10 slices so I only did 2 layers. The taste was good, but I think I used the wrong flavor of pesto. I bought a "garden herb" flavored pesto and think this recipe would taste best with "sun-dried tomato" flavored pesto. Will definately be making this again while I have eggplants still growing in my garden! Thanks for sharing.

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