Description
A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring tender grilled eggplants rolled tightly around a rich filling of cream cheese plain Greek yogurt grated garlic and chopped walnuts.
Ingredients
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2 medium eggplants.
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1/2 cup cream cheese.
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt.
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
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1/4 cup fresh parsley.
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
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4 cloves garlic.
Instructions
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Slice eggplants lengthwise sprinkle with salt and rest for 10 minutes until water beads form.
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Pat the purple ribbons dry with paper towels to preserve the structural crunch layer.
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Grill the vegetable slices for 2 minutes per side until tender char marks form then set aside to cool.
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Combine softened cream cheese plain Greek yogurt olive oil and grated garlic inside a glass bowl until a smooth texture forms.
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Fold the chopped walnuts and parsley into the dairy matrix until fully incorporated for your Eggplant Roll Ups.
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Spread a spoonful of walnut cream over each cooled slice roll tightly into a cylinder and garnish with extra nuts and oil for an artisanal finish.
Notes
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Patting the salted vegetable ribbons completely dry before cooking is the secret to a professional-grade texture for these Eggplant Roll Ups.
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Fiber-rich eggplants provide a sophisticated and vegetable-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 20 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Grilling/Rolling.
- Cuisine: Eastern-Mediterranean Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 2 assembled roll ups.
- Calories: ~ 125 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2 g.
- Sodium: ~ 140 mg.
- Fat: ~ 10 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 3 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 7 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 6 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~ 4 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 10 mg.
Keywords: Eggplant Roll Ups, Stuffed Walnut Ribbons, Healthy Appetizer Ideas, Grilled Vegetable Wraps, Garlic Yogurt Rollades, New York Recipe.