Grilled Eggplant Appetizer

This is one of Giada's recipes on the Food Network, and it is delicious way to use up some of the eggplant from our CSA. Grilled eggplant has a great flavor and hearty texture. Combine that with the flavors of goat cheese, pine nuts , balsamic vinegar and this appetizer will really satisfy! There seems to be a pine nut shortage in my area so I've been substituting toasted almonds which are just as good. The eggplant can also be broiled in the oven for the same texture, but the grilling adds better flavor. I listed the ingredients below, but portion appropriately to how many being served, or how hungry you are!

RECIPE:
2-3 eggplants, sliced 1/4" thin
goat cheese, crumbled
pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
basil, coarsely chopped
mint, coaresly chopped
balsamic vinegar
olive oil

Heat grill to medium heat. Slice eggplant into 1/4" slices, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Grill eggplant a few minutes on each side until golden brown and soft. Lay slices flat on a serving tray. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, nuts, basil, and mint. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
UPDATE: To change it up, I topped this appetizer with juicy cherry tomatos halved, and tried an herbed goat cheese variety and it was delicious!