Grilled Eggplant Stacks

• eggplants, peeled and sliced↗2 lbs
• Marinade
• olive oil↗1⁄3 cup
• fig balsamic vinegar↗1⁄3 cup
• garlic cloves↗2 -4

  minced

• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• chili pepper flakes↗1 pinch
• fresh thyme↗1 teaspoon

  loose packed

• fresh rosemary↗1 teaspoon

  loose packed

• fresh oregano↗1 teaspoon

  loose packed

• mozzarella cheese↗10 ounces

  thinly sliced or shredded (optional)

• tomatoes↗3

  sliced thin (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

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.