If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, then you must try this mouth-watering Grilled Eggplant Parmesan recipe. It's a perfect blend of grilled eggplant, marinara sauce, and lots of cheese. This dish is easy to make and will definitely impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 jar of marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
To start, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating up, prepare the eggplant slices. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them rest for 10 minutes. This helps to remove excess moisture from the eggplant. After 10 minutes, rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Next, prepare three bowls; one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese. Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to coat each slice evenly.
Brush each side of the coated eggplant slices with olive oil and grill them for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Once the eggplant slices are grilled, place them on a baking sheet and top each slice with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Heat your oven to 350°F and bake the eggplant slices for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once done, let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.