EGGPLANT WRAPS

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Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories     dinner, easy, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Yields 16 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sunflower oil or light olive oil
1 tablespoon dried mixed salt-free herbs, as desired
2 medium to large eggplants, each trimmed and sliced lengthwise into eighths, for 16 pieces
1 pound spinach
16 sun-dried tomato halves packed in olive oil
3 tablespoons raw pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet
5 ounces aged Cheddar, cut into 16 slices
Sea salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine oil and dried herbs. Lightly brush each eggplant slice on both sides with herbed oil.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, arrange as many pieces of eggplant in a single layer as will fit. Fry each side until golden brown and softened, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked eggplant to a plate, and repeat with remaining slices.
  • Rinse spinach in cold water, and place the wet leaves in a dry medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until just wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
  • Assemble wraps by taking a slice of eggplant and placing a heaping tablespoon of spinach on one side. Top spinach with a sun-dried tomato half, a few toasted pine nuts and a slice of Cheddar. Fold the eggplant in half so that filling is completely covered. Place on a large nonstick baking sheet. Repeat to make 16 wraps, placed side by side. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake until cheese has melted, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 439 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Scott Thomas
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These eggplant wraps are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The eggplant is disguised in the wrap, and the kids love the flavorful filling. I've even had my picky eater ask for seconds!


Taiye Razaq
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook eggplant. These wraps are a great way to do that. They're unique and flavorful, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Maria Vaz
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I love that these eggplant wraps can be made ahead of time. I usually make a batch on Sunday, and then I have lunch for the whole week. It's so convenient!


saadullah Abidtwo
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These eggplant wraps are a great way to change up your lunch routine. They're portable and easy to eat, and they're a lot more interesting than a regular sandwich.


Arebah Nissa
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are easy to make and healthy. These eggplant wraps are both! They're quick and easy to assemble, and they're packed with vegetables. I feel good about feeding them to my family.


Shah Tawhid
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These eggplant wraps are a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. The eggplant is packed with nutrients, and the other vegetables in the filling add even more nutrition.


Alamghir khan
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I love the versatility of these eggplant wraps. You can serve them as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Nkhenso Chris
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and these eggplant wraps fit the bill perfectly. They're packed with vegetables and lean protein, and they're low in calories and fat. I feel good about eating them, and they taste great too!


Raj Ghimire
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These eggplant wraps are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in the fridge, and these wraps are a great way to use it up. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Alexis Swindler
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I love that these wraps can be customized to your liking. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of feta cheese to mine, and I always use a whole wheat tortilla.


Abubakar Ramzan
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These wraps are a great make-ahead meal. I made a batch on Sunday, and I've been eating them for lunch all week. They're just as good reheated as they are fresh.


Luke Degenhard
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but these wraps changed my mind. The eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the filling was so flavorful that I forgot all about the eggplant. I'll definitely be making these again.


Fathima Farsana
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These eggplant wraps are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The eggplant is disguised in the wrap, and the kids love the flavorful filling. I've even had my picky eater ask for seconds!


Margaret Hammer
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook eggplant, and these wraps fit the bill perfectly. They're unique and flavorful, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Ashokraj Ashokaraj
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These wraps are a great healthy alternative to traditional wraps. They're packed with vegetables and lean protein, and they're low in calories and fat. I feel good about eating them, and they taste great too!


Ray Harris
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I made these eggplant wraps for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Rashid Naik
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These wraps are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some grilled eggplant in the fridge, and these wraps were the perfect way to use it up. They were quick and easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious.


Tafhim Farhan
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I was skeptical at first, but these eggplant wraps turned out to be amazing! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the filling was flavorful and satisfying. I served them with a side of tzatziki sauce, and they were a hit with my family.


abukar omar
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These eggplant wraps were a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and they were surprisingly easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.