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Marinated Eggplant:

• Large purple eggplant varietal of choice, sliced 1/2” thick*

• 3 Tbsp Piqual Olive Oil*

• 1 - 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (juice of 1 lemon*)

• 1-2 cloves Garlic,* minced

• 3/4 tsp Salt

• Fresh Basil,* chopped

Caprese Salad:

• 2 Fresh, red Slicer Tomatoes*

• 9 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, sliced* (omit for Vegan recipe)

• 1 bunch Fresh Basil leaves*

• 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar*

• 1/2 Tbsp Raw Honey* (replace with Agave for Vegan recipe)

• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Grilled Corn:

• 4 Ears Fresh Corn (Silverqueen or other varietal)*

• 1 Tbsp Piqual Olive Oil*

• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Make Marinade:

   • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl

   • Toss eggplant slices in marinade until coated

   • Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours)

2. While eggplant marinates, make Balsamic Reduction

   • Combine vinegar and honey (or Agave) in small saucepan

   • Heat to boiling

   • Reduce to simmer and let cook for 12-15 minutes, until reduced by half

   • Balsamic “syrup” should cover the back of a spoon. Cook a little longer if needed, checking consistency often.

3. Preheat grill to medium-high

4. While grill preheats, prepare remaining ingredients:

   • Shuck corn, removing the husk and silk

   • Rub corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt

   • Slice tomatoes to desired thickness and sprinkle with salt & pepper

   • Stack tomato slices with mozzarella and top with basil on platter (omit this step for Vegan version)

5. When grill is hot, place marinated eggplant slices & prepared corn on grate

6. Cook eggplant 3-4 minutes per side, until brown and tender. Rotate corn often to achieve desired browning and texture.

7. Add the finishing touches:

   • For Vegan Caprese, stack tomato slices with grilled eggplant and top with basil leaves on platter

   • Drizzle all Caprese stacks with Balsamic Reduction

   • Sprinkle fresh basil over eggplant slices (it’s great with the corn too)

   • Cut corn as desired or serve whole

8. Enjoy!