Stuffed Grilled Vegetable Bites Recipes

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Prepare a barbecue (or preheat a broiler). Cut the eggplants into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Spread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Set aside.
• Cut mozzarella in half crosswise, then slice each half about 1/4-inch thick to create half-moon shaped pieces. Slice tomatoes in the same manner. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella decoratively around the edge of a large serving platter.
• Place eggplant slices on barbecue (or place on baking sheet in broiler) and cook, turning once, until nicely charred on each side; the eggplant should almost caramelize. Arrange the cooked eggplant down the center of the serving platter, surrounded by the tomatoes and mozzarella. Pluck about 12 large leaves from the basil bunch, stack them, roll them up like a cigar, then slice crosswise into thin shreds (?chiffonade?). Scatter the basil shreds over the vegetables and cheese, then drizzle balsamic vinegar and more olive oil over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and let stand until eggplant is at room temperature.

GRILLED STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• In a bowl mix all stuffing ingredients together adjusting hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill until ready to use if not using right away.
• Place the mushroom caps on large baking sheet or platter and brush all over with with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with tops of the caps lightly with salt and pepper.
• Using a large spoon or spatula divide/spread the stuffing mixture between the mushroom caps.
• Arrange and spread out the tomato slices in a "spiral-like" fashion on top of the stuffing.
• Carefully brush the tomatoes with olive oil then season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or mozza cheese.
• Grill at 250F or medium-low heat for about 7-8 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and the topping is hot.