Best 7 Grilled Eggplant Rollups Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of preparing grilled eggplant rollups, a delightful dish that tantalizes taste buds with its smoky, savory flavors and vibrant textures. These delectable rolls are crafted using tender eggplant slices, grilled to perfection and wrapped around a symphony of fillings, ranging from creamy cheeses to tangy sauces and an array of fresh herbs. As you explore the realm of grilled eggplant rollups, you will uncover a world of culinary possibilities, from classic Italian recipes to innovative fusion creations that fuse diverse flavors from around the globe. Let your imagination soar as you experiment with different fillings and grilling techniques, creating a personalized dish that reflects your unique culinary style. Unleash your inner chef and delve into the enticing world of grilled eggplant rollups, where each bite promises a harmonious blend of smoky, savory, and refreshing flavors.

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GRILLED EGGPLANT



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Heard this grilled eggplant recipe on a health radio show years ago--very simple, and great the next day on sandwiches. Use good quality soy sauce. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold.

Provided by Frank040

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil together in a small bowl. Coat eggplant slices in sauce. Place on preheated grill, carefully, as they will flame up.
  • Cook each eggplant slice until deep brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1818.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN STACKS



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We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it's hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato, mozzarella and Parm satisfy everyone. -Joann Parlin, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 log (1 pound) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into sixteen slices
1 large tomato, cut into eight slices
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant crosswise into eight slices. Sprinkle with salt; let stand 5 minutes., Blot eggplant dry with paper towels; brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill., Top eggplant with mozzarella cheese, tomato and Parmesan cheese. Grill, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS



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We love these easy Italian eggplant roll-ups stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach. The fact that they are vegetarian is a bonus! -Laura Haugen, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 medium eggplants (about 2-1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut eggplants lengthwise into eighteen 1/4-in.-thick slices; reserve leftover pieces. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Coat both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; place in a single layer on prepared pans. Sprinkle eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until just pliable (do not soften completely), 10-12 minutes; cool slightly. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drain spinach and squeeze dry. Chop spinach and set aside., Finely chop leftover eggplant to measure 1 cup (discard remaining or save for another use). In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped eggplant; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, puree, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until flavors are blended., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients and spinach. Place a rounded tablespoon of filling on the wide end of each eggplant slice; carefully roll up. Place roll-ups over sauce, seam side down. Top with 1-1/2 cups sauce. In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake until heated through and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce and, if desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS



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We rolled cheese filling up in thin slices of eggplant for a creative spin on eggplant parmesan.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon kosher (coarse) salt
2 Japanese eggplants (about 10 to 12 oz each), stems removed, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 teaspoons Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place colander or strainer over bowl. Lightly sprinkle salt on each eggplant slice; place slices in colander. Set small plate on top of slices. Place small pot of water on top of plate to weigh down eggplant slices and extract excess moisture and bitterness. Let stand about 30 minutes.
  • Remove eggplant slices from colander. Pat dry with clean cloth towels to remove any excess salt and moisture.
  • Spray 10x10-inch grill pan with cooking spray. Heat pan on stove over medium-high heat. Place eggplant slices in grill pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until eggplant slices are tender and have grill marks. Place slices in silicone-lined pan.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until combined.
  • At one end of each eggplant slice, place 2 to 3 teaspoons cheese filling. Gently roll up each eggplant slice to enclose filling. Drizzle roll-ups with remaining olive oil.
  • Bake about 10 minutes or until filling is warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PERFECT GRILLED EGGPLANT



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Perfectly grilled eggplant is ideal for summer cookouts and parties. Learn the simple trick to keeping your eggplant tender with this easy recipe.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons fine sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
1 cup warm water
6 to 8 cups cold water
3 medium eggplants
1/3 cup olive oil (approximately)

Steps:

  • Meanwhile, heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. You should be able to hold your hand about an inch above the cooking grate for 3 to 4 seconds before pulling it away from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1600 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large, firm eggplant
Salt and pepper
Grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Seasoning)
1 cup semi-soft garlic and herb cheese (recommended: Alouette or Boursin)
1 cup semi-soft garlic and herb cheese (recommended: Alouette or Boursin)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano, a couple of handfuls
A few grinds black pepper
6 to 8 soft sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (tender sun-dried tomatoes are available in small pouches in produce department)
2 cups arugula leaves, chopped
1 cup basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over high heat. Thinly slice the eggplant, a minimum of 18 slices. Season with salt, pepper and grill seasoning blend. Grill the thin slices to tenderize the eggplant, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Combine the cheeses, black pepper and sun-dried tomatoes. Top each slice of cooked eggplant with a dab of cheese and some arugula and basil then roll up. The eggplant roll ups should have a few greens sticking out of both ends.

GRILLED EGGPLANT, RED BELL PEPPER AND ARUGULA ROLLS



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Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Pine Nut     Eggplant     Arugula     Bell Pepper     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 small eggplants (1 pound each), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
4 red bell peppers
2 bunches arugula
1/2 cup (about) pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk together vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Grill until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill; brush with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Cool.
  • Grill bell peppers until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bad and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/4-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. cover; chill eggplant and bell peppers separately.)
  • Place eggplant slices on work surface. Place 4 bell pepper strips on 1 end of each eggplant slice; top with 2 to 4 arugula sprigs, allowing peppers and arugula to extend beyond both sides of eggplant. Sprinkle pine nuts atop arugula. Roll eggplant up. Place seam side down on platter. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover.)

Tips:

  • To choose the best eggplants, look for ones that are firm and heavy, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft, wrinkled, or have brown spots.
  • To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, slice it thinly and pat it dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the eggplant roll-ups in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • To make the roll-ups ahead of time, grill the eggplant and stuff them with the filling. Then, cover them tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, bring them to room temperature and grill them for a few minutes per side, until heated through.
  • Serve the eggplant roll-ups with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki, hummus, or marinara sauce.

Conclusion:

Grilled eggplant roll-ups are a delicious and healthy appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of fillings and toppings. The next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggplant, give these roll-ups a try. You won't be disappointed!

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