Grilled Eggplant Tower

I wanted to create a recipe inspired by eggplant parmesan, and came up with a dish perfectly portioned for one. I grilled my vegetables first and then stacking them with cheesy layers and topped with garlic bread crumbs. It is a very rich and delicious dish very reminiscent of eggplant parmesan with a side of garlic bread. Although it is a little messy-it is an incredible use of some more of my eggplant.

Grilled Eggplant Tower

Serves 1. 

- 4 slices of eggplant (about 1/2 inch thick)

- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

- 2 slices yellow onion

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan

- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella

- 1/4 cup marinara sauce

- 1 tablespoon bread crumbs

-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Brush veggies with olive oil and grill for about 3-4 minutes each side, or until grill marks are made.

2. In a baking dish, spread a spoonful of marinara and make a circle in the center to be the base of the tower. 

3. Stack 1 ring eggplant, 1- 2 red bell pepper slices, a couple onion rings. Top with a big pinch of parmesan, a big pinch of mozzarella, and a spoonful of marinara. Continue this process until the tower is made. 

4. Top the tower with remaining marinara. Mix together bread crumbs and garlic powder and sprinkle the mixture over the top. Sprinkle a little olive oil over top. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. 

Enjoy!