Mediterranean Delights -- Make Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Rolls

Remember that free preview of the Mediterranean Diet education program that we featured last week?Well, this week, we're back for more!Because we love you, we're sharing one of the most popular dishes that we feature in the Mediterranean Diet program's handouts. This meal got rave reviews from every single tester, and it couldn't be easier to make. Help your clients ease into healthful eating with this fun and tasty recipe!Grilled Sicilian Eggplant Rolls Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 rollIngredients:2 teaspoons of olive oil, divided1 eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips3 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 cup Panko or white breadcrumbs1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water overnightVegetable oil sprayDirections: Place a teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the slices of eggplant in a single layer and cover the pan. Let the eggplant cook, covered, until it gets soft. You may need to turn the slices occasionally.Meanwhile, in a second skillet, sauté the garlic and breadcrumbs in the other teaspoon of olive oil until lightly browned. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.Sprinkle a little of the breadcrumb mixture on each slice of eggplant.Roll the eggplant into compact cylinders, securing each with a long bamboo skewer (as pictured).Place skewers on a piece of foil and transfer to a preheated grill. Grill on foil with a little vegetable oil spray until browned on both sides.Serve warm.Nutrition Information:Serves 6. Each serving contains 41 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 46 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 g dietary fiber, 0 g sugar, and 1 g protein.Each serving has 0% DV vitamin A, 1% DV vitamin C, 2% DV calcium, and 0% DV iron.Chef’s Tips:Garnish with warmed marinara sauce and a squiggle of hot pepper tomato paste, as pictured. So, what did you think? Want to download a free PDF of this recipe to distribute to your clients? The whole program can be yours today, so check out the details now!PS You could have seen this amazing recipe over a month ago, when it was featured in the newsletter for all Communicating Food for Health subscribers. Sign up today to be at the forefront of nutrition education news, updates, and materials.