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Name: Gouda-Stuffed Grilled Eggplant Rolls with Herb Olive Relish
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips (about 8 strips); 4 oz Gouda cheese, sliced into 8 batons; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Gouda-Stuffed Grilled Eggplant Rolls with Herb Olive Relish

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Gouda takes center stage in these Mediterranean-inspired grilled eggplant rolls—perfect for a summer dinner or as a shareable appetizer. Smoky, tender eggplant slices are wrapped around creamy Gouda, then finished on the grill until just melty. A vibrant, briny olive and tomato relish adds a burst of freshness and color. This low-carb, keto-friendly, and vegetarian dish delivers a wonderful interplay of textures and flavors: creamy, smoky, tangy, and savory. Serve these rolls warm, with plenty of relish, for a satisfying, cheese-forward meal that celebrates seasonal produce and Mediterranean flair.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with black pepper.
Grill eggplant strips for 2-3 minutes per side, until tender and grill-marked but still pliable. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Place a baton of Gouda cheese at one end of each eggplant slice and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining eggplant and cheese.
Return the rolls to the grill for 1-2 minutes, turning once, until the cheese begins to melt.
While the rolls grill, prepare the herb olive relish: In a small bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano. Toss gently to mix.
Arrange the warm Gouda-stuffed eggplant rolls on a platter and spoon the herb olive relish over the top. Serve immediately.