Eggplant rolls with cottage cheese filling
5 servings
30 minutes
Eggplant rolls with cottage cheese filling are an exquisite dish of Greek cuisine, combining tenderness and spiciness. Thin slices of baked eggplant wrap a filling of cottage cheese, cheese, and aromatic garlic, creating a unique blend of flavors. This appetizer is perfect for a light lunch or festive table. Greeks are known for their love of fresh ingredients and Mediterranean aromas, and this recipe embodies their gastronomic philosophy. The creamy texture of the filling harmonizes with the softness of the eggplants, while herbs add a fresh note. The dish can be served cold or warm and pairs excellently with white wines or chilled yogurt sauce. A treat that brings the feeling of sunny Mediterranean!
1
We wash the eggplants, trim the green tails, and slice them lengthwise into 5 mm thick plates. Then we place them on a baking sheet greased with olive oil, salt them, and send them to the oven for 15 minutes.
- Eggplants: 5 piece
- Olive oil: to taste
- Salt: to taste
2
While the eggplants are being prepared, we make the filling for the rolls. For this, we grate cheese, mix it with cottage cheese and finely chopped greens, add garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cheese: 250 g
- Cottage cheese: 250 g
- Green: 1 bunch
- Garlic: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
We wrap the filling in soft and still warm layers of eggplant, so the cheese melts a bit and the garlic becomes more aromatic. If the eggplants are well-cooked and not thicker than 5 mm, the rolls do not unfold.
- Cheese: 250 g
4
You can sprinkle the finished dish with greens on top. Enjoy your meal!
- Green: 1 bunch