Eggplant, Tomato and Feta Cheese Napoleons

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Napoleons

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (5)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(5)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
--
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 pound eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices to equal 12 slices
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil leaves
3 large tomatoes, stems removed, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, to equal 12 slices
Pesto Oil, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Toss the eggplant with 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to coat. Place on a baking sheet in 1 layer and bake for 15 minutes, turning once. Cool on the sheet pan.

In a small bowl combine the cheese, basil, and remaining tablespoon olive oil.

Place 1 eggplant slice on a salad plate. Top with 1 tablespoon of the cheese, then 1 slice of tomato. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of pesto oil over the tomato, then another tablespoon of cheese. Top with another eggplant slice, and continue assembling, with 3 eggplant slices per napoleon, and ending with a cheese layer on top drizzled with pesto oil. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

Pesto Oil:

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

In the bowl of a food processor or blender place the garlic and basil and process on high while adding the olive oil in a steady stream. Continue to process until well-blended, season with salt to taste.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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recipe Eggplant, Tomato and Feta Cheese Napoleons
bill princeton, NJ 08-07-2006
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Beautiful and Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is great because it is both impressive to look at and delicious...be sure to take advantage of the summer and... make this while tomatoes and in season for optimal flavor!Read more
recipe Eggplant, Tomato and Feta Cheese Napoleons
Anonymous 07-19-2006
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Simply delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had a great eggplant, but no basil. Made this anyway and served it with just a drizzle of good olive oil instead of the... pesto. It was wonderful, and so easy! Substituted fresh mozzarella for a family member who doesn't like feta and that was great too.Read more
recipe Eggplant, Tomato and Feta Cheese Napoleons
ROBIN Okeechobee, FL 05-29-2006
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Great combination!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe! I will make it again. It was easy to prepare, great tasting with good for you foods.
recipe Eggplant, Tomato and Feta Cheese Napoleons
Tala Mason, OH 12-02-2005
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Party pleaser
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

the great hit with the company. I made a lot of apetizers, but this one disappeared almost immidietly
recipe Eggplant, Tomato and Feta Cheese Napoleons
Anonymous 10-21-2004
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Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great. easy to prepare, tastes excellent and looks wonderful.