Four grilled eggplant rolls filled with prosciutto, cucumber, and microgreens on a white plate.
Freshly plated Lunch

Grilled Eggplant Rolls

Elegant appetizer featuring grilled eggplant slices rolled with prosciutto, cucumber, and creamy cheese.

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time10 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick planks
  • 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1/2 cup whipped ricotta cheese
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh microgreens or watercress
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush eggplant planks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill eggplant for 2-3 minutes per side until tender with char marks, then let cool slightly.
  4. Spread a thin layer of whipped ricotta on each eggplant plank.
  5. Layer with prosciutto, cucumber slices, and microgreens.
  6. Carefully roll each plank into a tight cylinder.
  7. Arrange rolls on a serving platter and drizzle with olive oil.
  8. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and flaky salt before serving.