Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEstella RestaurantEstella Vegan Tower Recipe

Estella Vegan Tower Recipe

Inspired by Estella Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Grilled eggplant, green zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, red onion, garlic, basil, and tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice the Vegetables

    Wash and slice the eggplant, green zucchini, and yellow squash into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Dice the tomatoes and red onion, and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Basil

    Rinse the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry. Set aside for later use.

Grilling

  1. 3

    Grill the Vegetables

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the sliced eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Assembling the Tower

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On a serving plate, start with a layer of grilled eggplant, followed by a layer of grilled zucchini, then yellow squash. Add a layer of diced tomatoes and red onion, and sprinkle minced garlic and fresh basil leaves in between layers.

  2. 5

    Add the Sauce

    Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the stacked vegetables. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of tomato sauce and basil on top.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Slice the assembled tower into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy your Estella Vegan Tower!

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