Aubergine, Feta and Mint Rolls. Delicious.

These are a delicious canape or lunch side.  They are so simple to make, look wonderful and taste even better.  A delicious combination of sweet charred aubergine, feta, mint, sundried tomatoes and chilli.

The key is to not let your aubergines get too oily.   If I had a griddle pan I would definitely use it to char the aubergines and avoid too much oil absorption, but if you are as equipment restricted as me a frying pan with a brush of oil is fine.  Wonderfully these can be assembled in advance and then blitzed in the microwave just before serving.

Ingredients (makes about 8 rolls)

1 firm aubergine
50 g feta
1 baby courgette
a large handful of fresh mint leaves
3 tbsp sundried tomato tapenade
dried chilli flakes
olive oil

Method
1. Slice the aubergine into thin strips lengthways.  Heat a little oil in a frying pan or griddle and cook the aubergine in batches until slightly charred on both sides.  Don't over do the oil.  Remove from the pan and let drain on kitchen roll.
2. Use a vegetable peeler to slice the courgette, crumble the feta.
3. Towards one end of each aubergine lay a couple of trimmed courgette slices, a spread of the tapenade...

...a few mint leaves, the feta and a dash of dried chilli flakes.

Roll up and cover until needed.  Heat for a few seconds in the microwave before serving.

Delicious...