Name: Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 3 medium garlic cloves; 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1 large eggplant, cut into 8 1/2-inch rounds; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each; 4 slices (4 ounces) fresh mozzarella; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto StackJohnny Miller

"I spend most of late summer picking these veggies," Bemis says. "I have to get creative to keep up. The pesto makes this combo so refreshing."

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