Eggplant Roulades with Garlic Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes

Name: Eggplant Roulades with Garlic Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes
Yield: makes 4 servings as a side dish or 2 as a main course
Ingredients: 4–6 roma tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; Salt and pepper; Crushed red pepper flakes; 6 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme and rosemary; 1/4 cup Garlic Confit (p. 193); 1/2 cup fresh goat cheese, softened; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper; 1 large eggplant (about 1-1 1/4 ounces), peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (should make 8 usable slices); Baked eggplant; Garlic Goat Cheese; 8 blanched chives (see blanching technique, p. 118), to secure roulades, optional; Roasted Tomatoes

December 14, 2011

This is one of my favorite dishes for entertaining. The tender roasted eggplant sheets are used like cannelloni pasta and rolled around the savory cheese filling. The sweet roasted tomatoes add just enough acidity. If you are short on time, fresh tomatoes marinated in oil and vinegar are a great alternative. If you want to get fancy, secure each bundle with a blanched chive for a beautiful presentation.

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