Meatless Grilled Eggplant Lasagna

• eggplant↗1
• egg (optional)↗1
• mozzarella cheese (shredded and divided)↗1 cup
• parmesan cheese↗1⁄4 cup
• italian seasoning (divided)↗2 teaspoons
• ricotta cheese↗1 cup
• marinara sauce (divided)↗1⁄8 cup
• garlic clove (finely minced or through a press)1
• olive oil↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat grill to high, then turn down to med just before you put the eggplant on.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350.

3. 3

   Peel and slice eggplant lengthwise (about 1/4 inch wide) (you can stripe it or not peel it if you prefer).

4. 4

   Brush or spray eggplant with olive oil and season with some of the seasoning.

5. 5

   Grill eggplant 5 min a side.

6. 6

   While eggplant is grilling combine 1/4 cup of the mozzarella, the rest of the seasoning, egg (optional), parmesan, ricotta, 1 tsp marinara, and garlic in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Once eggplant is cooked you can put it together.

8. 8

   Spray casserole pan with olive oil (optional but it prevents sticking).

9. 9

   Drizzle some sauce at the bottom and make one layer of eggplant (3 slices fit in mine).

10. 10

    Cover each eggplant with about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture and some shredded mozzarella.

11. 11

    Repeat layers with rest of eggplant. Mine made 2 layers and I pourde the rest of the sauce and cheese over the top.

12. 12

    Bake until bubbly.