We all love backyard barbecues with burgers, steaks and chicken. But why not try some grilled eggplant to switch it up a notch?  These rolls are simple, easy and delicious.  These grilled eggplant slices are filled with a tangy feta cheese, briny olives and fresh herbs  mixture. The rich flavours make these a great summer appetizer for your backyard barbecue!  This dish can also be vegan if you use vegan feta.

All you need is a large eggplant trimmed and sliced length wise,  a good extra virgin olive oil, crumbled feta, Kalamata olives or other briny olives, chives and parsley.

Fire up the grill to 425 degrees F . Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant slices about 3 minutes per side or until grill marks form on each side.

In a small bowl combine feta, chopped olives, olive oil and herbs. Spread the eggplant slices on a work surface and add one heaping tablespoon of the feta mixture on each slice and then tightly roll up. Arrange the rolls seam side down on a platter and finish with a little olive oil, pepper and chopped herbs.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED EGGPLANT ROLL WITH FETA AND OLIVES

• Serves: 4-6

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large dome eggplant trimmed and sliced length wise

• Extra virgin Olive oil for brushing and for feta mixture

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta (You can use vegan feta)

• 2 Tbsp chopped olives (Kalamata or any briny green olive)

• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (Chives, parsley and basil)

INSTRUCTIONS

Fire up the grill to 425 degrees F . Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant slices about 3 minutes per side or until grill marks form on each side.

In a small bowl combine feta, chopped olives, 1 Tbsp olive oil and herbs. Spread the eggplant slices on a work surface and add one heaping tablespoon of the feta mixture on each slice and then tightly roll up. Arrange the rolls seam side down on a platter and finish with a little olive oil, pepper and chopped herbs. Best to eat them right away as they do tend to get soggy !

Enjoy!