Rolls of Eggplant with Goat Cheese & Tomatoes

Step 1

Bring to medium-heat a grill fire or a cast iron skillet. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the smallest possible amount of olive oil.  Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, turn the eggplant and grill until tender and well marked on the second sides, 3 to 4 minutes more.  The interior should be greyish and soft rather than white and hard.

Step 2

Place the tomatoes in a medium size bowl.  Add the goat cheese, oil, basil leaves, salt & pepper to taste.  Mix all the ingredients well and spread them on one side of the eggplant slices.  Roll up the slices and seal them with a toothpick.  Arrange the eggplants on a dish and drizzle some extra oil if desired.