Eggplant-Polenta Stacks

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small eggplant, halved and sliced
  • 3/4 cup chopped onoin
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 tube (16 to 18 oz) polenta, cut into eight slices
  • 1 large tomato, cut into 8 slices
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, heated
  • Garnish: chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet. Add eggplant and onion. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring a few times until slightly softened.

2. Add 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil, the zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender. Remove to bowl; wipe or rinse skillet.

3. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet. Add polenta; cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat until bottoms are golden.

4. Off heat, turn polenta and spoon the vegetable mixture onto polenta (some may fall onto the skillet). Top each with 1 slice of tomato and sprinkle with cheese.

5. Place skillet over low heat; cover and cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil and serve with sauce.