Tasty eggplant and green bean rolls, very simple to make, with grilled eggplants, seasonal green beans, and creamy cheese. Great as both a side dish and an appetizer, they can be prepared in minutes, are fresh and light, perfect paired with meat or vegetarian main courses. You just need to boil the green beans and grill the eggplants, then assemble your rolls, spreading the classic Philadelphia or robiola cheese inside… a few leaves of aromatic herbs, and they will be ready for the table!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 159.41 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.79 (g) of which sugars 4.82 (g)
- Proteins 4.94 (g)
- Fat 12.37 (g) of which saturated 0.12 (g)of which unsaturated 0.14 (g)
- Fibers 4.12 (g)
- Sodium 224.98 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 5 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 round eggplant (large)
- 5.29 oz cream cheese
- 8.82 oz green beans
- aromatic herbs (thyme, oregano, mint, or others)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Grill Pan
- Pot
- Colander
- Bowl
Preparation
Clean the green beans by removing the ends, wash them and boil them in salted boiling water for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.
Drain them and let them cool.
Wash the eggplant and cut it into slices half a centimeter thick, or slightly more.
Grill them on a non-stick grill pan, adding a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil, turning them on both sides.
Put the cream cheese in a bowl, mix it with a pinch of pepper and some leaves of thyme, mint, or other fresh herbs to taste.
Place the eggplants on a cutting board and spread them with cheese cream, add a small bunch of green beans and roll the slices to form rolls.
Arrange the rolls on a serving platter, adding another drizzle of oil and fresh herbs if desired.
The eggplant and green bean rolls are ready, you can serve them immediately, or let them rest in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes if you prefer them cold.
Tips and Notes
You can use Philadelphia, robiola, ricotta, or other spreadable cheese to taste.
You can use either green or yellow beans. If you prefer, you can steam them instead of boiling. Adjust the times based on thickness and your taste.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I enrich the rolls?
You can add thin slices of cooked ham, speck, or bresaola.
