Eggplant and Bell Pepper Bake

Ingredients

• 1 bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
• 1 small onion, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
•  1/3 tablespoons olive oil (to drizzle over pepper mixture)
• 3 1/3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 eggplant, sliced lengthwise 3/8-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed (to brush eggplant)
• 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions