Aubergine Involtini with Mint Dip
Grilled aubergine slices, filled with spiced nuts and fruit, rolled into bundles and served with a delicious mint dip. Aubergine Involtini are perfect for picnics, buffets and parties and make delicious Vegan Christmas Canapes.
Servings 6
Calories 156.82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large aubergine (eggplant)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic finely chopped
- 2 tsp Ras el Hanout spice mix
- 1 tsp tomato puree
- 4 tsp water
- 2 tbsp tahini
- pinch of salt
- 25 g ground almonds
- 10 g sultanas
- 10 g flaked almonds
TO SERVE
- 6 cocktail sticks
- Dried rose petals to serve optional
MINT DIP
- 20 g fresh mint finely chopped
- juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the top of the aubergine then cut a thin slice off two sides and discard. Slice the remaining aubergine, lengthways, into 6 equal slices.
- Very lightly brush each aubergine slice with a little olive oil and place under a preheated grill for about 20 minutes, turning once, until both sides are golden brown and the aubergine is soft.
- Meanwhile, lightly fry the shallot in the remaining oil until soft, add the garlic and Ras el Hanout and fry for a further minute.
- Add the tomato puree, water, tahini and salt and fry gently for a further minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the ground almonds - you should have a spreadable paste, if it is too thick add a little more water.
- Spread the almond mixture onto one side of each aubergine slice, top with a sprinkle of sultanas and flaked almonds.
- Roll up and secure with a cocktail stick.
- Whisk together the mint, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Serve the involtini at room temperature with a small bowl of mint dip to share.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an approximate guideline. Calculations will vary according to the ingredients you use and your cooking methods.
Nutrition
Calories: 156.82kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.01g | Protein: 3.25g | Fat: 12.75g | Saturated Fat: 1.59g | Sodium: 5.77mg | Potassium: 263.22mg | Fiber: 3.92g | Sugar: 4.29g | Vitamin A: 170.5IU | Vitamin C: 3.44mg | Calcium: 45.82mg | Iron: 1.08mg