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Grilled eggplant dish with herbs on white plate.
Chef John Gray

Applewood Grilled Havarti Wrapped in Eggplant with Chimichurri

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Eggplant Cut into 1/4" Slices (Approx. 16 Slices)
  • 16 slices Havarti Cheese Index Finger Sized
  • 1 1/2 c Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 1 c FlatLeaf Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Finely Minced
  • 2 Lemons Cut in Half for Juice
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • Sea Salt For Seasoning

Method
 

  1. In a large baking sheet place eggplant & Havarti cheese and rub with ½ cup of olive oil and season with salt.
  2. Grill eggplant over hot grill, griddle, or cast-iron skillet. Allow to mark well and put back onto the baking sheet to cool.
  3. Grill Havarti quickly to brown and place one piece on each slice of eggplant and roll.
  4. Stir together all ingredients for chimichurri into a bowl except salt and lemon.
  5. Spoon chimichurri over each eggplant roll and allow to marinate at room temperature. Reserve some chimichurri for plating.
  6. When ready to serve, place onto a plate dressed with remaining chimichurri, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of sea salt.