Ingredients

1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon pepper1 log (1 pound) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into sixteen slices1 large tomato, cut into eight slices 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseChopped fresh basil or parsley

Preparation

Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant crosswise into eight slices. Sprinkle with salt; let stand 5 minutes.

Blot eggplant dry with paper towels; brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill.

Top eggplant with mozzarella cheese, tomato and Parmesan cheese. Grill, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Top with basil.