GRILLED EGGPLANT, RED BELL PEPPER AND ARUGULA ROLLS

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Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Pine Nut     Eggplant     Arugula     Bell Pepper     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 small eggplants (1 pound each), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
4 red bell peppers
2 bunches arugula
1/2 cup (about) pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk together vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Grill until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill; brush with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Cool.
  • Grill bell peppers until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bad and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/4-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. cover; chill eggplant and bell peppers separately.)
  • Place eggplant slices on work surface. Place 4 bell pepper strips on 1 end of each eggplant slice; top with 2 to 4 arugula sprigs, allowing peppers and arugula to extend beyond both sides of eggplant. Sprinkle pine nuts atop arugula. Roll eggplant up. Place seam side down on platter. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover.)

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