Eggplant caprese appetizer

4 servings

35 minutes

Eggplant Caprese appetizer is a delightful combination of fresh Italian ingredients that embodies the spirit of Mediterranean cuisine. This recipe draws inspiration from the classic Caprese salad but gains special charm from tender slices of eggplant that soak up the flavors of mozzarella, Havarti, juicy tomatoes, and Italian spices to create a rich taste with a hint of spiciness. The appetizer is soft, juicy, and slightly creamy due to the melted cheese, while baking enhances the depth of the vegetables' flavor. It is perfect as a hot dish for a cozy family dinner or an elegant appetizer on a festive table. It can be served with crispy bread or light white wine to highlight the freshness of the ingredients and enjoy true Italian culinary art.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 207.6
• Proteins: 14.7g
• Fats: 16.2g
• Carbohydrates: 4.5g

Ingredients

• Eggplants: 1 pc
• Mozzarella cheese: 125 g
• Havarti cheese: 125 g
• Yellow tomatoes: 2 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 10 pc
• Italian spice mix: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Slice the eggplant into 1 cm thick rounds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece

2. Slice the tomato into rounds about 5 mm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yellow tomatoes: 2 pieces

3. Thinly slice the cherry tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces

4. Slice the mozzarella.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 125 g

5. Fold the foil at the sides to shape it like a dish. Place a slice of eggplant.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece

6. Season with salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

7. Add mozzarella.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 125 g

8. Sprinkle with Italian herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Italian spice mix:  to taste

9. Add tomato.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yellow tomatoes: 2 pieces

10. Salt again.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

11. Add a slice of cheese.

    Required ingredients:

    • Havarti cheese: 125 g

12. Season with Italian herbs.

    Required ingredients:

    • Italian spice mix:  to taste

13. Add cherry tomato.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces

14. Continue to add the ingredients in the same order.

15. Slice part of the eggplant.

    Required ingredients:

    • Eggplants: 1 piece

16. Place the slices on the sides.

    Required ingredients:

    • Eggplants: 1 piece

17. Place the cheese on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Havarti cheese: 125 g

18. Season with black pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

19. Wrap in foil.

20. Send to a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes.

21. Let the dish cool down a bit.