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a beige plate with herb filled eggplant rolls with parsley.
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Simple Herb and Eggplant Appetizer with Walnuts

A easy and simple eggplant appetizer, with a nut and herb mixture.
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: Georgian
Allergy: Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 7 rolls
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

  • skillet
  • food processor
  • tongs
  • Serving plate

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium eggplant, ½ inch slices
  • salt
  • 1 cup fresh dill
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp sour cream
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced

Instructions

  • Wash and slice the eggplant. You may choose to peel the skin off or leave it on. There are health benefits in the skin, so I prefer to leave the skin on. Add a pinch of salt to each eggplant slice.
    1 medium eggplant,, salt
    eggplant slices on a cutting board.
  • Over medium heat, heat olive oil in a large skillet then place the slices in heated oil. You can also grill the eggplant slices instead. Fry each side for 2 minutes, or until they’re a light golden brown color.
    3 Tbsp olive oil
    eggplant slices sauteing in a black skillet.
  • Pat dry eggplant slices with a paper towel.
    1 medium eggplant,
    sauteed eggplant slices on a paper towel with a beige plate underneath.
  • Combine garlic, fresh herbs, walnuts, and sour cream in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
    1 cup fresh dill, 1 cup fresh parsley, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1 Tbsp sour cream, 2 cloves of garlic, ½ cup walnuts
    blended herb filling in a food processor.
  • Spread herb mixture on each eggplant slice.
    eggplant slices with herb mix spread out on them and one slice rolled up on a beige plate with a spoon.
  • Roll the eggplant up and enjoy. Don't forget your serving plate!

Notes

  • Choosing a longer eggplant is helpful when making more servings of this delicious recipe. That way, you can have nice and large rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1422IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg