Grilled Aubergine with Feta and Mint Bundles
Elevate your appetizer game with these Grilled Aubergine with Feta and Mint Bundles—a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with flavor and elegance! Thinly sliced aubergines are grilled to tender perfection, then rolled around a creamy, zesty filling of feta cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice. These delightful bundles are secured with toothpicks and garnished with finely chopped mint, offering a vibrant combination of smoky, tangy, and herbaceous notes in every bite. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, these appetizers double as a stunning side dish or a light meal that’s perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish full of texture and taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines (eggplants)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 15 whole leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 15 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Slice the aubergines lengthwise into thin slices about 0.5 cm thick. Aim for 15 slices and discard the ends.
Brush each aubergine slice on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill the aubergine slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until softened and slightly charred. Set them aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and half of the mint leaves (roughly chopped). Stir until combined into a creamy mixture.
Place one grilled aubergine slice flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the feta mixture onto one end of the slice, then roll it up tightly to create a bundle.
Secure the bundle with a toothpick and place it on a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining aubergine slices and filling.
Finely chop the remaining mint leaves and sprinkle them over the aubergine bundles for garnish.
Serve the bundles warm or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.0 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 4104 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 898 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2507 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
