Smoky Eggplant and Melon Wraps

Submitted by KateL

"Entered for safe-keeping. From June 2012 Vegetarian Times. Instead of cured ham, these use smoky grilled eggplant to contrast with cantaloupe."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 wraps
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant (3/4 pound)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 lbs cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 24 1-inch chunks (from 1/2 large melon)
• 24 toothpicks

directions

1. Quarter eggplant lengthwise,a nd slice into 24 long-very thin strips using mandoline or sharp vegetable peeler.
2. Whisk together oil, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, and salt in 9-inch square baking dish. Add eggplant strips, and let marinate 10 minutes.
3. Heat gas grill to high. Grill eggplant strips 2 minutes per side, or until strips are very tender and have pronounced grill marks.
4. wrap 1 strip grilled eggplant around each melon chunk, and secure with toothpick.

Reviews

[ForeverMama]

The concept of this dish is a great idea. It is a good and a healthier substitute for prosciutto wrapped around cantaloupe. My cantaloupe wasn't on the sweet side and I wish it would have been. When I make this again, I will cut on the salt in the marinade as it made for a salty eggplant, I should have known because eggplant soaks up flavors like a sponge, therefore 10 minutes marinading time is just right. The eggplant in general was full of flavor. It grilled really well and didn't break up easily. Thank you Kate L for sharing. Made it for Photo Tag.