Italian Eggplant Wraps

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Let’s talk lunch.

You know the problem with it?  Nothing, it’s perfect.  It does it’s job and usually tastes awesome.  Still, if someone were to create say, whatayacallit, eggplant wraps drowned in tomato sauce and gooey cheese, you’d at least give it a try.  And at most give it a try.

Italian Eggplant Wraps

(yields 6 wraps)

Ingredients:

2 medium eggplants

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic

1 teaspoon ground basil

1 cup tomato sauce

6 vine tomatoes, sliced

1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded

6 whole what wraps

Preparation:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Meanwhile, wash eggplants and chop into 1-inch pieces. When pan is ready, transfer eggplant to heated surface and sprinkle with garlic and basil. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Once done, remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Slice tomatoes into quarters and add to the eggplant bowl. Add mozzarella cheese as well.

Grill or toast wraps. When ready, spread tomato sauce evenly onto each wrap. Then, distribute the eggplant, tomato and mozzarella mixture. Place in microwave or broil wraps until cheese is lightly melted. Remove and let cool a minute, then serve.

Enjoy!