Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Garlic Bruschetta

15 minutes Prep Time
45 minutes Cook Time
4 Servings

The ultimate veggie for grilling: Eggplant! This is a grilled eggplant with roasted garlic bruschetta and toasted breadcrumbs. The Tuttorosso Petite Crushed Tomatoes are the perfect consistency and flavor to give this bruschetta so much flavor. The best topping for any summer vegetable! 
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Ingredients

  • 1 head of garlic
  • olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 eggplants, large
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • fresh basil leaves
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • balsamic glaze

Instructions

Step one

Preheat over to 400°F.  Slice the top off the garlic.  In tin foil or a cocotte, add garlic and cover in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. cook for 25-30 minutes or until garlic is tender. 

Step two

Slice eggplant and season both sides generously with salt. Cover with a few sheets of paper towels and place something heavy (like a skillet) on top. Let the eggplants sweat out some of their moisture for about 15-20 minutes. 

Step three

Meanwhile add Tuttorosso Petite Diced Tomatoes to a bowl. Slice a handful of basil and add to the tomatoes. Squeeze cooked garlic over the top, along with salt, pepper and squeeze of lemon. Mix gently to combine.  

Step four

Drizzle eggplants with olive oil on both sides. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side or until eggplant is browned. 

Step five

Plate eggplant and spoon bruschetta over top. Add breadcrumbs to a pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they start to brown. Add to the top of the bruschetta.  Season with balsamic glaze and more basil.