Eggplant Spirals With Greek Yogurt, Tomatoes, and Cucumber Recipe

Updated August 29, 2018

Eggplant spirals filled with a mixture of yogurt, feta, lemon juice, herbs, tomatoes, and cucumber have a distinctly Greek flavor. . Joshua Bousel

A quick and fresh appetizer or side dish, these grilled eggplant rolls get some Greek love thanks to an herbed-packed blend of yogurt and feta. Diced fresh tomatoes and cucumbers add a little contrasting crunch to the creamy filling.

Why this recipe works:

Eggplant slices that are 1/4 inch thick are sturdy enough to hold together on the grill yet thin enough to roll up once cooked.
Fresh tomatoes and cucumber add a contrasting crunch to the creamy filling and tender grilled eggplant.

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Recipe Details

Eggplant Spirals With Greek Yogurt, Tomatoes, and Cucumber Recipe

Active 45 mins

Total 45 mins

Serves 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Filling:

1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely grated feta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 medium clove)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Eggplant Rolls:

2 large eggplants, ends trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 Roma tomatoes, stemmed, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 English cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

For the Filling: Whisk together yogurt, feta, lemon juice, oregano, mint, dill, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
For the Eggplant Rolls: Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush eggplant slices with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large tray or cutting board and let cool for 3 to 5 minutes.
Spread a layer of filling over each eggplant slice and top each with a single layer of tomatoes and cucumber. Roll eggplant slices into spirals and serve.

Special Equipment

Grill

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
198	Calories
12g	Fat
19g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories	198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 302mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 8mg	41%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 378mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.