Pesto Veggie Stacks

Name: Pesto Veggie Stacks
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters dry bread crumbs; 8 slices eggplant or large zucchini (3-1/2 inches diameter); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 59 milliliters crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 473 milliliters fresh basil leaves; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 118 milliliters olive oil, divided; 118 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 59 milliliters pine nuts or chopped walnuts; 2 Tbsps grated Romano cheese; 4 slices tomato (3-inch diameter)

Pesto Veggie Stacks might be just the condiment you are searching for. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 524 calories, 15g of protein, and 42g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add 1/2 cup oil in a steady stream until combined. Set pesto aside.

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Pesto

Cooking Oil

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Food Processor

Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant in the flour, then in eggs, then roll in crumbs.

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Breadcrumbs

Eggplant

All Purpose Flour

Egg

Roll

Dip

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Bowl

Heat remaining oil in a large skillet; fry eggplant in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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Eggplant

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Drain on paper towels.

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Paper Towels

Place four eggplant slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each with a tomato slice, 1 tablespoon cheese, 2 teaspoons pesto and remaining eggplant. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pesto for another use).

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Eggplant

Cheese