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Grilled Aubergine Parcels Recipe
How to make Grilled Aubergine Parcels
About Grilled Aubergine Parcels Recipe: Rolled up slices of perfectly grilled aubergine stuffed with a divine mix of tomatoes, cheddar cheese and basil. A light dressing of balsamic vinegar, lime juice, tomato paste and oil. Topped with pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.
- Total Cook Time1 hr
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 45 mins
- Recipe Servings4
- Easy
Ingredients of Grilled Aubergine Parcels
- 2 large, long aubergines, cut lengthwise into thin even slices 5 mm thick - discard outer slices
- 200 g cheddar cheese, cut into 8 slices
- 4 tomatoes, each cut into 8 slices
- 16-20 basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- For the Dressing:
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- For the Garnish:
- 2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
- Some basil leaves, torn
How to Make Grilled Aubergine Parcels
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Cook the slices of aubergine in boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and dry on kitchen paper.
2.
Take 2 aubergine slices and place on a flame proof tray in a cross pattern. Place a tomato slice in the center, season, add a slice of cheese, another basil leaf, another tomato slice and more seasoning.
3.
Fold the ends of the aubergine slices up around the filling to make a parcel and turn upside down.
4.
Repeat with the rest of the ingredients to make 8 parcels. Chill the parcels for 20 minutes.
5.
To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients and season to taste.
6.
Preheat the grill.
7.
Brush the parcels with a little oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
8.
Serve hot with the dressing, sprinkled with pine nuts, if using, and basil leaves.