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Grilled Eggplant Quesadillas

Need a quick snack for your guests to munch on while you finish grilling?  This is an easy one and a great recipe to have up your sleeve!!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 3 tbsp sun dried tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup Asiago cheese, grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, chopped (you can sub in tapenade)
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Salsa (to serve)

Instructions

  • Brush eggplant slices (both sides) with olive oil and grill on a barbecue or grill pan until tender.  Season with salt and pepper and roughly chop; place in a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
  • Evenly divide mixture among 1/2 of the tortillas (4) and spread evenly to the edge; top with remaining tortillas and press down firmly. 
  • Grill (or pan fry with a bit more olive oil) one side until golden; then flip over carefully and grill other side until golden and the cheese has melted.
  • Cut into triangles and serve with salsa