Aubergine And Mozzarella Mountains Recipe - aubergine

Method

• Preheat the oven to 190 C/375 F/gas mark 5.
• Place the aubergine slices on a preheated griddle or possibly under a warm grill and cook till browned on both sides.
• Place 4 of the aubergine slices on a lightly oiled baking sheet, top each with alternative slices of tomato and the remaining aubergine slices.
• Sprinkle each layer with salt and pepper.
• Skewer the stacks through the centre with a cocktail or possibly satay stick to hold them together.
• Place in the oven and cook for 10 mintues.
• To serve, transfer the stack onto individual serving plates, carefully remove the stabalising sticks.
• Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and top with a generous spoonful of pesto.
• Garnish with basil sprigs and serve hot or possibly at room temperature.