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Spiced Quinoa Eggplant Rolls

Spiced Quinoa and Eggplant Rolls (GF)


  • Author: Maša Ofei
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 15 rolls

Description

These spiced quinoa and eggplant rolls are packed with flavour and are the perfect appetiser to take to an event or enjoy at home.


Ingredients

  • ½ cup / 100g quinoa, washed
  • 2 tablespoons rice bran oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated 
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot chilli powder (more if you like it spicy)
  • Half a medium-sized capsicum, chopped (aka pepper)
  • 3 medium-sized eggplants, cut into ½ inch thin slices (aka aubergines)
  • ½ cup / 125ml olive oil
  • Salt
  • A handful of parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. To make the filling: Bring quinoa and 1 cup / 250 ml water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. This typically takes 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, add the rice bran oil and onion to a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat.
  3. Once the onion starts to brown, add in the garam masala, turmeric, ginger, and chilli stirring to coat the onions in the spices well. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add in the capsicum and stir to combine all ingredients well. Reduce heat to low and cook until the capsicum is soft—season to taste.
  5. Combine it with the cooked quinoa and mix well. Set aside.
  6. Grilling the eggplant: Preheat a grill on a barbecue or stove grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt. Grill until golden-brown grill marks appear, which should take around 3-4 minutes on each side. Turn the eggplant and grill for a further 3-4 minutes. You can also do this in a frying pan.
  7. Make the rolls: Once all the eggplants are done, start by adding 1-2 tablespoons of quinoa mixture at the bottom of each eggplant piece and roll tightly. You can use toothpicks to keep together if they are coming undone easily. I find that placing the end of the eggplant facing down on the plate helps to keep it in place. Roll all the eggplant slices and sprinkle them with some fresh parsley, and a little more olive oil drizzled over the top.
  8. You can serve this warm or cold on its own or with some hummus.

Notes

Watch how to make these eggplant rolls in full here.

  • Diet: Vegan

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