Ok...one more and then I'll quit, otherwise I'll have to go make some up...and its too late....sighhhhh. This is one that I adapted from an original recipe from Food Fit. ~Zana~
Grilled Eggplant Roll-Ups Stuffed with Goat Cheese
This recipe serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups spinach leaves washed
salt to taste
fresh coarsely ground black pepper
8 slices eggplant, sliced lengthwise about 1/4" thick
1/4 cup goat cheese
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
8 strips roasted red bell peppers, cut 1/4" wide
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes (or to taste)
1/4 tsp caraway seeds, toasted
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1/4 cup fresh, chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Cooking Instructions
1. Preheat the grill to medium and the oven to 350°F.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a skillet. Add the spinach and a pinch each of salt and pepper and toss in the pan for about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and let cool.
3. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, taking care not to overcook.
4. Mix the goat cheese and parsley together. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes and caraway seeds. Shape the cheese into 8 cork-sized pieces.
5. To assemble: On the top of each slice of eggplant, place a strip of pepper, a few leaves of spinach, and a "cork" of cheese. Begin with the wide end of the eggplant and roll toward the narrow end. Place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet, seam side down.
6. Warm the roll-ups in the oven until thoroughly heated, about 8 to 10 minutes, longer if they have been refrigerated. While the roll-ups are warming, make the sauce.
For the sauce:
1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar. Add the tomatoes and toss for 1 minute. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
2. Place 2 roll-ups on each plate. Spoon sauce over the top and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 roll-ups
Calories 213
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Protein 5 g
Total Carbohydrate 14 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sodium 232 mg
Percent Calories from Fat 65%
Percent Calories from Protein 9%
Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 26%
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