GRILLED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARCELS

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These little Italian bundles of tomatoes, mozzarella chees and basil, wrapped in slices of eggplant and then cooked on the BBQ. Cooking time includes refrigerating the parcels for 20 minutes.

Provided by Chippie1

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggplants
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced into 8 pieces
2 tomatoes, sliced into 8 pieces
16 large fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Remove the stalks from the eggplants and slice lengthwise into 1/4" slices.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the eggplant slices for 2 minutes.
  • Drain and pat slices dry with paper towel.
  • Take 2 eggplant slices and arranged in a cross.
  • Assemble with a slice of tomato in the center, season with salt & pepper, next a basil leaf and then a slice of mozzarella, another basil leaf, another tomato and more seasoning.
  • Fold the ends of the eggplant slices around the filling.
  • Chill the parcels for 20 minutes in fridge.
  • To make the sauce, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, tomato paste, and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Baste the eggplant parcels with sauce and grill for about 10 minutes, turning once.

Kyleigh Hogan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I always have some leftover from making baba ganoush, and I'm always looking for new ways to use it up.


Isaac Lite
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The eggplant, the cheese, and the herbs all work together perfectly.


Aboti Wite
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Philloe Rademeyer
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These eggplant parcels are so delicious and satisfying. I always feel good about myself after eating them.


Josh Farrell
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and I've always had great results. I love the way the eggplant and the cheese melt together in your mouth.


Opamachadni Opamachadni
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant parcels were really bland.


Nur e Alam
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my eggplant parcels didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked the eggplant.


Taj Ali Gopang
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Obedience Sunday
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I made these eggplant parcels for a party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


johnny Waddle
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These eggplant parcels are so easy to make, and they're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lori deloach
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these parcels. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.


Md Ripon
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it.


Nesma Salah abdelalim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some leftover from making baba ganoush, and I didn't want it to go to waste. I'm so glad I found this recipe! The eggplant parcels were delicious, and they were so easy to make.