Here is a fun appetizer or an amazing amuse-bouche. We served this to our dinner guests recently as a lovely amuse-bouche and we’ve also served trays of them at a cocktail party. This is a true crowd pleaser!  très chic!!!

Give this a try and let us know what you think!

For a quick demonstration of how easy this is to prepare, check out our video of Harris preparing this crowd pleaser.

Eggplant & Feta with Pine Nuts & Basil

Appetizer or Amuse-Bouche

Makes 1 dozen

Ingredients:

• 1 Italian or 2 Japanese Eggplant(s), cut lengthwise ¼ inch thick slices
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
• ¼ pound feta cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
• 1 dozen tender basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Brush slices of eggplant with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
2. On high heat, sauté eggplant until golden brown on both sides.
3. Remove eggplant from pan and set on plate to cool.
4. On work surface, lay out the eggplant and place cube of feta cheese about 2 inches from the end. Sprinkle with 4 or 5 toasted pine nuts and place one basil leaf on top of the feta cheese.
5. Roll the eggplant around the cheese, keeping the pine nuts and basil inside the roll-up and skewer with a large decorative tooth pick.
6. Plate & serve!