Grilled Eggplant Wraps Food

EGGPLANT WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. You will need a large non-stick baking sheet.
• Cut the woody top off each eggplant and discard. Slice each eggplant lengthwise into 8 pieces (16 in all) about 1/2 inch thick.
• Mix the oil and the herbs together in a small bowl or cup. Lightly brush each slice of eggplant with the herby oil on both sides. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and lay as many pieces of the eggplant in the pan as will comfortably fit. Fry each side until golden brown and softened, which should be about 3 minutes per side. When all the slices are cooked, set them aside.
• Wash the spinach well in cold running water, then toss it in a hot medium saucepan (using just the water that is clinging to the leaves) until wilted, and drain off the excess liquid.
• Now, assemble each wrap by taking 1 slice of the cooked eggplant and placing a little of the wilted spinach on one side. Then lay a piece of sundried tomato on top, sprinkle a few toasted pine nuts over it, and top with a slice of Cheddar. Fold the eggplant over to form the wrap, then place it on a large non-stick baking sheet.
• Repeat this until all 16 wraps are assembled and placed side by side on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and a grind of fresh black pepper.
• Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling, and serve immediately.

GRILLED EGGPLANT WRAPS

Steps:

• For the grilled eggplant: Preheat the grill.
• Mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the basil together.
• Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/2" slices. Brush the slices on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
• Grill the eggplant slices until they become soft in the center, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• For the wraps: Mix the cheese, the remaining teaspoon of basil, salt and pepper together. Set aside.
• Spread the tortillas out on a work surface in front of you. Spread the cheese mixture out on the tortillas, then top with the spinach or arugula, a slice of tomato and a few slices of eggplant. Tightly roll the tortillas into a cylinder, ending with the seam side down.
• Cut the wraps on the diagonal and serve.

ASIAN GRILLED EGGPLANT WRAPS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250 degrees. Wrap tortillas in foil and bake about 10 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together garlic, tamari or soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Preheat stove-top grill or griddle according to manufacturer's directions. Brush eggplant lightly with oil and place, oiled side down, on grill. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer eggplant to a platter and brush with garlic sauce, then cut each slice into three.
• To assemble, place 2 to 3 pieces eggplant in each tortilla. Garnish wit h dollop of yogurt and sprinkling of sesame seeds. Wrap tortilla around filling ingredients.

GRILLED VEGGIE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients; add vegetables and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once. , Drain and reserve marinade. Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Set aside 1 teaspoon marinade. Turn or vegetables; baste with remaining marinade. Grill 5-8 minutes longer or until tender, stirring frequently. , In a small bowl, combine cheeses and mayonnaise; set aside. Brush one side of each tortilla with reserved marinade. Place tortillas, marinade side down, on grill for 1-3 minutes or until lightly toasted. , Spread 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture over ungrilled side of each tortilla. Top with romaine and 1 cup grilled vegetables; roll up.