Grilled Eggplant and Peppers Parmesan
- 1 large eggplant (about 1 to 1 1/2 lb.)
- 2 red or yellow bell peppers
- 1/4 cup fat-free or reduced-fat bottled Italian salad dressing (not creamy style)
- 3/4 cup fat-free jarred spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 oz.)
- 6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Cut center of eggplant crosswise into six 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices.
- Cut bell peppers lengthwise into thirds; discard stems and seeds.
- Brush both sides of eggplant slices with salad dressing.
- Place peppers skin side down in center of grill; place eggplant slices around peppers.
- Grill uncovered over medium coals 4 minutes.
- Combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in small saucepan.
- Place on grid alongside vegetables to heat through (or, heat in microwave on high power in a glass measuring cup or microwave-proof bowl until hot).
- Turn over eggplant slices; spoon about 1/4 cup of spaghetti sauce over eggplant slices.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over sauce.
- Grill 3 minutes.
- Top with provolone cheese if desired, and continue grilling 1 minute or until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender.
- Slip off and discard charred skin from peppers.
- Top peppers with eggplant slices.
- Serve with remaining spaghetti sauce.
- Variation: To make eggplant parmesan sandwiches, serve peppers and eggplant open-faced on grilled Italian or Vienna bread or in pita pockets.
eggplant, red, italian salad dressing, red pepper, parmesan cheese, provolone
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/grilled-eggplant-and-peppers-parmesan/ (may not work)