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Mediterranean Eggplant Wraps

These eggplant wraps are the absolute perfect hors d'oeuvre or picnic food. They can be made and assembled a day in advance and refrigerated.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant diced
  • 2 red bell peppers diced
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces chèvre*
  • Four (8-inch) soft Mediterranean flat breads or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup sliced basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine the eggplant, peppers, onion, and garlic in a heavy ovenproof skillet, and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper. Roast the eggplant mixture in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, until everything has cooked down and is highly fragrant. Let cool a bit.
  3. Warm the chèvre for 15 seconds on low in a small bowl in the microwave to soften it.
  4. Spread 1/4 of the warmed chèvre on each flatbread or tortilla. Spoon on some of the eggplant mixture and sprinkle on 1/4 cup basil. Roll up the wrap from one side, jelly-roll style.
  5. At this point, cover the wraps in plastic and refrigerate until later, if need be. To serve, cut the eggplant wraps in half or slice them into appetizer size pieces.

Notes

  • Generally speaking, the name chèvre encompasses any French cheese made from goat's milk. In this recipe, the author is going with the creamy, tangy goat cheese--you know, the kind that comes in a log shape and goes so well with figs or cranberries.
  • If you want to try something different, though, we have some suggestions. Soft feta will make a very flavorful sub here. Boursin or cream cheese will give you both the tang and the creamy texture of goat cheese. Ricotta or mascarpone will work well too but without the tanginess.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 331mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 331mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.