White Eggplants

Grilled White Eggplant

white eggplant, sliced on the diagonal
olive oil
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
ciabattas, sliced
mozzarella
basil leaves
fresh tomato sauce, warm

Preheat grill.

When the grill is hot, slice eggplant.  Brush each piece with olive oil.  And, sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Grill 4-5 minutes on each side.  In the last three minutes, place sliced ciabattas on the grill.  Grill ciabattas to a deep golden browl.

Layer grilled eggplant slices on ciabatta.  Top with thin slices of mozzarella, basil leaves and a spoon of warm tomato sauce.

Serve immediately.

Tomato Sauce
makes 2 cups

8-10 ripe plum tomatoes, finely diced
2-3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

Delicately saute garlic in olive oil.  Add tomatoes, red pepper, black pepper and sea salt.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes.