**Grilled Eggplant Roulade with Balsamic Glaze: A Symphony of Mediterranean Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our grilled eggplant roulade, a delectable dish that captures the essence of this vibrant region. This vegetarian masterpiece showcases tender grilled eggplant slices, carefully rolled and filled with a savory mixture of roasted red peppers, spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese. Each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, from the smoky char of the eggplant to the creamy richness of the filling. Drizzled with a luscious balsamic glaze, this roulade is a feast for the senses, perfect for a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or as a side dish to grilled meats. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating this flavorful dish, along with variations and additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds.
GRILLED BABY EGGPLANT WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- For the grilled baby eggplant: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Cut off the stems from the baby eggplant and slice them in half lengthwise. Make a 1/2-inch-deep crosshatch pattern on the flesh side of each using a knife. Put them in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oil, rosemary and garlic. Pour the mixture over the eggplant, tossing to coat completely, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Grill, flipping halfway through, until tender and dark, about 10 minutes.
- For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the oil, stock, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the glaze is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Drizzle over the eggplant to serve.
GRILLED EGGPLANT
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the grill to medium-high
- When the grill is hot, slice eggplant about 1/2-inch thick.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the oil and vinegar mixture.
- Place eggplant on the hot preheated grill.
- Grill the eggplant for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 1 eggplant (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR RELISH
Grilled eggplant topped with a fresh tomato, oregano, and balsamic relish. Can be served as a side dish to meat or fish, or as an appetizer with some crusty grilled bread! Serve warm or cold, but my preference is to serve it at room temperature.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sliced eggplant in a colander in the sink. Sprinkle eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to release any bitter juices. Rinse with cold water and dry on paper towels.
- Heat a grill pan to high heat. Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl. Brush eggplant lightly with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes, pressing down occasionally with a spatula. Turn each slice, without flipping, and continue grilling for 2 more minutes to form beautiful grill marks. Flip eggplant and repeat this process on the other side. Remove grilled eggplant to a serving platter.
- Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add tomato and mix well. Pour over the grilled eggplant.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1313.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT ROULADE WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Make and share this Grilled Eggplant Roulade With Balsamic Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
- Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce until thickened and syrupy. Set aside.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry saute pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Drizzle the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange them on the hot grill. Cook until nicely charred, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove them to a sheet tray lined with parchment.
- Combine toasted pine nuts, goat cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper and parsley in a medium bowl. Mix well with a wooden spoon, until everything is incorporated evenly. Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on the edge of each eggplant slice. Roll the eggplant slices around the cheese. Put the finished roulades back on the grill that has been turned to low. Grill until the cheese begins to melt and the eggplant is warmed through, being careful not to burn the eggplant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the roulades from the grill to a serving platter.
- Top each eggplant roulade with a roasted red pepper strip. Garnish with chiffonade of arugula(or spinach or curly endive), a drizzle of olive oil and the balsamic reduction. Enjoy!
GRILLED BALSAMIC EGGPLANT
Balsamic and herb marinaded on eggplant cut so it grills on 3 sides and won't fall through the grates of the grill. Enjoy this recipe as is or cube and add to a pasta salad, sprinkle grated cheese over it while still hot.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the marinade ingredients into a bag tossing to combine. Add the 4 quarters of the eggplant and marinade for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to high. Place the wedges on the grates reserving the marinade.Grill on hot oiled grates lowering heat to medium.
- Brown on all three sides. Marking each side. Will be ready when easy to remove from grate. For more tender move to indirect heat and grill till desired. About 10 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the hot eggplant.
GRILLED EGGPLANT ROULADES OLIVO
Categories Cheese Tomato Side Pine Nut Eggplant Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 8 roulades, serving 2 as a main course or 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Trim eggplant and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Using a total of 3 tablespoons oil for eggplant, lightly brush both sides of each slice with some oil and grill in batches on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until golden brown and tender, about 3 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, broil eggplant under a preheated broiler about 3 inches from heat.) With a metal spatula transfer eggplant as grilled to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered.
- Cut an X in blossom end of each plum tomato. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a small saucepan of boiling water blanch tomatoes 10 seconds and transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Peel tomatoes and seed. Chop blanched and dried tomatoes. Mince onion and garlic.
- In a 10-inch heavy skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, garlic, and pine nuts, stirring, until onion and pine nuts are golden. Add blanched and dried tomatoes and herbs and sauté, stirring, until liquid tomatoes give off is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add goat cheese and Parmesan and cook, stirring, just until melted. Remove skillet from heat and season filling with salt and pepper.
- Put a generous tablespoon filling at wide end of an eggplant slice and roll up slice toward narrow end, enclosing filling. Make more roulades in same manner and arrange on a warm platter.
Tips:
- To ensure the eggplant slices are cooked evenly, slice them to a uniform thickness and grill them for the same amount of time on each side.
- If your eggplant slices are too thin, they will become flimsy and difficult to roll. Aim for slices that are about 1/4 inch thick.
- To prevent the eggplant slices from sticking to the grill, brush them with oil before grilling.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the eggplant slices in a grill pan over medium heat.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the prosciutto and use a dairy-free cheese.
- To make the balsamic glaze, simmer the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until it has reduced by half and thickened.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the eggplant roulade before serving for a delicious and flavorful finishing touch.
Conclusion:
Grilled eggplant roulade with balsamic glaze is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's perfect for a summer cookout or a special occasion dinner. With its smoky, savory flavors and elegant presentation, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
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