Grilled Eggplant Stacks

Ingredients

• 2 lbs eggplants, peeled and sliced

Marinade

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup fig balsamic vinegar
• 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch chili pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, loose packed
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, loose packed
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, loose packed
• 10 ounces mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced or shredded) (optional)
• 3 tomatoes, sliced thin (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all marinade ingredients together in a large container with a lid.

2. 2

   Add eggplant and toss to coat.

3. 3

   Marinade for 1-8 hours.

4. 4

   Heat grill.

5. 5

   When grill is hot place eggplant on the hot preheated grill. Grill about 10 minutes, turning once.

6. 6

   Enjoy as is or.

7. 7

   Top with cheese and tomato slices.

8. 8

   You can drizzle with balsamic that has been reduce by half.

9. 9

   garnish with herbs.