7 Spice Grilled Eggplant Rolls

Category Appetizer / Vegetarian / Grilled
Servings 4
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Intro

These smoky grilled eggplant rolls are stuffed with a tangy herbed cheese filling and spiced with the deep warmth of 7 spice. They’re elegant enough for a dinner party and simple enough for a weekday lunch. The blend adds a bold layer of flavor without overpowering the creaminess of the filling.

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp 7 spice
Salt, to taste

Filling:

¾ cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Eggplant
Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and 7 spice. Let sit 10 minutes.
Grill the Eggplant
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill slices 2–3 minutes per side until tender and grill-marked.
Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Rolls
Spoon filling onto the wider end of each grilled slice and roll tightly.
Serve
Arrange on a platter and garnish with extra herbs and a sprinkle of 7 spice.