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Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

7 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 30MINS

Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

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These ham and cheese stuffed eggplant rolls might seem simple, but they're an explosion of flavor from the first bite. You'll definitely want to make them more than once.
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Hello, I'm Javier Romero. Enjoy a lot of Spanish recipes from all categories: first courses, meat recipes , diet recipes, and desserts of all kinds.
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These ham and cheese stuffed eggplant rolls might seem simple, but they're an explosion of flavor from the first bite. You'll definitely want to make them more than once.
30MINS
Total Time
$1.99
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Eggplant
1
Extra-Large Eggplant
or 2 Medium Eggplants
Serrano Ham
4 slices
Serrano Ham
Gruyère Cheese
8 pieces
Gruyère Cheese
All-Purpose Flour
to taste
All-Purpose Flour
Egg
to taste
Eggs, beaten
Olive Oil
as needed
Olive Oil
Salt
to taste
Salt
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
223
Fat
15.6 g
Protein
18.3 g
Carbs
2.2 g
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step 1
Start by cutting the Eggplant (1) vertically in 1-centimeter slices.
step 1 Start by cutting the Eggplant (1) vertically in 1-centimeter slices.
step 2
On a baking tray, lay out the eggplant slices and season with Salt (to taste). Let them sit for around 20 minutes so the salt can draw out the moisture.
step 2 On a baking tray, lay out the eggplant slices and season with Salt (to taste). Let them sit for around 20 minutes so the salt can draw out the moisture.
step 3
Use a paper towel to pat dry the excess moisture on the eggplant slices. Next, heat a little Olive Oil (as needed) in a pan and fry the eggplant slices.
step 3 Use a paper towel to pat dry the excess moisture on the eggplant slices. Next, heat a little Olive Oil (as needed) in a pan and fry the eggplant slices.
step 4
Once the eggplant is cooked and soft, remove from the pan. Lay out the slices and place a slice of Serrano Ham (4 slices) and a piece of Gruyère Cheese (8 pieces) at the end nearest to you. Make sure to leave a section of the eggplant clear so the roll will close properly.
step 4 Once the eggplant is cooked and soft, remove from the pan. Lay out the slices and place a slice of Serrano Ham (4 slices) and a piece of Gruyère Cheese (8 pieces) at the end nearest to you. Make sure to leave a section of the eggplant clear so the roll will close properly.
step 5
Roll the slices tightly and use wooden skewers to hold together. Dip and cover in All-Purpose Flour (to taste) and then dip and cover in Eggs (to taste). Then, in a large pot filled with hot oil, deep fry the stuffed rolls.
step 5 Roll the slices tightly and use wooden skewers to hold together. Dip and cover in All-Purpose Flour (to taste) and then dip and cover in Eggs (to taste). Then, in a large pot filled with hot oil, deep fry the stuffed rolls.
step 6
As they become golden brown in color, remove and place on a plate with paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
step 6 As they become golden brown in color, remove and place on a plate with paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
step 7
Serve and enjoy!
step 7 Serve and enjoy!
Tags
Appetizers
Comfort Food
Lunch
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Vegetables
Spanish
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