Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack
45 min.
4
300kcal

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If you’re looking to impress your friends and family with a brilliantly vibrant, gluten-free dish, look no further than the Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack! This beautifully layered recipe combines the earthy flavors of roasted eggplant with the juicy sweetness of heirloom tomatoes and the creamy richness of fresh mozzarella. The pièce de résistance is the homemade pesto—crafted from fresh basil, garlic, and walnuts—which infuses each layer with an aromatic burst of flavor.

This dish is not just a feast for the eyes; it’s also packed with nutrition, offering a balanced composition of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates. In about 45 minutes, you’ll have a stunning centerpiece that exudes warmth and elegance, perfect for a casual family dinner or a sophisticated gathering with friends. With only 300 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while savoring the rich Mediterranean flavors. Serve it as a condiment, dip, spread, sauce, or an impressive main dish—its versatility will surely amaze you!

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, the Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack is a delightful way to explore the joys of cooking with fresh produce. So roll up your sleeves, grab your apron, and let’s create a dish that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • large eggplant cut into 8 1/2-inch rounds
  • cups basil fresh plus more for garnish
  • ounces mozzarella fresh
  • medium garlic clove 
  • large heirloom tomatoes cut into 4 slices each
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • teaspoon sea salt 
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces divided chopped

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. In a food processor, pulse1/2 cup walnuts until finelychopped.
  2. Add 2 cups basiland garlic, and pulse whileslowly adding 1/2 cup oil,scraping down sides asneeded until smooth, about1 minute.
  3. Add Parmesan;season with salt and blackpepper; process until pestois well combined.
  4. Heat ovento 400°F.
  5. Brush eggplantslices with remaining1 1/2 tablespoons oil and sprinklewith sea salt; roast on abaking sheet, turning once,until tender and golden,20 minutes. Top each with1 tablespoon pesto. Alternatelylayer 2 eggplant slices,2 tomato slices and 1 slicemozzarella. (Refrigerate anyremaining pesto for anotheruse.) Divide balsamicvinegar, remaining 2 tablespoonswalnuts and basil leavesamong stacks.
  6. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein18.82%
Fat62.78%
Carbs18.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73
Glycemic Load
2.97
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.4017391153%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Delphinidin
98.12mg
Naringenin
0.62mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:300.19kcal
15.01%
Fat:21.8g
33.54%
Saturated Fat:7.19g
44.96%
Carbohydrates:14.38g
4.79%
Net Carbohydrates:8.96g
3.26%
Sugar:7.74g
8.6%
Cholesterol:30.9mg
10.3%
Sodium:968.3mg
42.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.7g
29.4%
Vitamin K:65.41µg
62.3%
Manganese:0.9mg
44.77%
Calcium:346.93mg
34.69%
Vitamin A:1708.79IU
34.18%
Phosphorus:281.08mg
28.11%
Vitamin C:17.97mg
21.79%
Fiber:5.42g
21.68%
Copper:0.36mg
18.15%
Potassium:602.99mg
17.23%
Magnesium:61.35mg
15.34%
Folate:59.48µg
14.87%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.49%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.27%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.92%
Selenium:8.81µg
12.59%
Vitamin E:1.86mg
12.4%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.21%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.9%
Iron:1.5mg
8.35%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.9%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.93%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious