Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 eggplant
  • cherry tomatoes
  • 3 ounces vin santo
  • mint leaves chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 mozzarella cheese ball, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • basil

Method

  • Saute the thinly sliced onion, celery, and carrots in a saucepan with some oil.
  • Add the bell pepper cut into strips and saute for a few minutes.
  • Next add the eggplant cut into small cubes and the cherry tomatoes cut into quarters.
  • Add the wine and cook until the vegetables are done, season to taste with salt and pepper. Add some water if necessary.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, stir well to combine, and cook for a few minutes until there is a sand-covered effect.
  • Sprinkle with the chopped mint.
  • Assemble by placing some mozzarella cubes in the bottom of the individual cups, a layer of the vegetables, top with some mozzarella cubes and basil leaves.
  • Serve at room temperature.