Grilled Eggplant with Sharp Cheddar and Vine Ripened Tomatoes

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Warning: This. Is. Yummy. 

What You Need:

• 1 eggplant
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of Thyme
• 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
• Aged sharp cheddar, shredded
• Vine-ripened tomatoes

What You Do:

1. Cut the eggplant lengthwise into 1/2 inch wide strips. Slice a bit off the side first, so that you don't include the outside edge as the entirety of one slice's top/bottom.

2. Mix together olive oil, thyme, and garlic.

3. Brush olive oil mixture onto both sides of eggplant and place on stovetop grill.

4.  Turn after 5 minutes.

5. Cover in shredded cheese and vine ripened tomatoes

6. Place two slices together and press down with spatula to compress.  Serve.