Eggplant Rolls with Cheese and Garlic
Tender eggplant slices filled with cheese, garlic, and dill. An easy appetizer for a festive home table.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serving
- 408 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.19
- Protein
- 14 g
Ingredients
- 1 Eggplant≈ $4.33 per kg 180 g
- 2 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 35 g
- 3 Mayonnaise 18 g
- 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 4 g
- 5 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 5 g
- 6 Cherry tomatoespack 250 g ≈ $2.50 50 g
- 7 Walnutspack 150 g ≈ $4.00 8 g
- 8 Sunflower oil 6 ml
- 9 Salt 2 g
- 10 Ground black pepper 1 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Slice the eggplant1 lengthwise into 5–6 mm thick strips, season with salt, and leave for 10 minutes.
Pat the slices dry, brush with oil, and arrange on a baking sheet.
Bake at 200 °C for 12–15 minutes, until the eggplant1 is soft and lightly browned.
Grate the cheese and mix with mayonnaise, minced garlic4, dill5, pepper, and chopped walnuts7.
Place the filling on the edge of each slice and roll up tightly.
Cut the cherry6 tomatoes in half and serve alongside or secure them on the rolls with skewers.
Tips
- Why it works
- Salt the eggplant to remove the bitterness. If you don't blot it after salting, the filling will be wet and the rolls will turn soggy.
- Substitutions
- Replace the cheese with 35 g grated Parmesan or 30 g feta, but without nuts. You can skip the mayonnaise and add 10 g sour cream.
- Common mistakes
- The rolls fall apart if the eggplant is overdried in the oven. It should stay pliable, but not raw.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep for 2 days in the fridge. Reheat for 5 minutes at 180 °C, covered with foil so it doesn't dry out.
- Serve with
- Serve with cold kvass or dry white wine on a festive table with other appetizers.
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