Eggplant Napoleon

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (your choice)
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Lay half of the eggplant slices on a baking sheet. Spread the garlic-basil mixture over the eggplant slices.
4. Layer tomato slices over the eggplant, then top with remaining eggplant slices.
5. Spread ricotta cheese over the top of the eggplant.
6. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and copper.
• Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and are loaded with antioxidants.
• Ricotta cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.