Grilled Eggplant and Pesto Flatbread

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh basil leaves (1/4 cup)
• Fresh mozzarella cheese (1 cup, sliced)
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
• Pesto sauce (1/2 cup)
• Flatbread (4 pieces)
• Eggplant (1 medium, sliced)

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until tender and lightly charred.
4. Remove the eggplant from the grill and set aside.
5. Spread a generous amount of pesto sauce on each flatbread.
6. Top the flatbreads with grilled eggplant slices, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
7. Place the flatbreads on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the flatbread is crispy.
8. Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
9. Slice the flatbreads into wedges and serve hot.