You know those certain words that just put a smile on your face every time you hear/say it? Well that’s what the word Dumpling is to me. It’s just makes me happy! Well after reflecting upon the word Dumpling, I really wanted to make some! Traditional dumplings are heavily processed and usually deep fried/pan fried containing a lot of saturated fats. I had a surplus amount of eggplant in the fridge and was thinking about a creative way to use it, so naturally, I put two and two together to create an eggplant dumpling. Being Italian, it was quite natural to add the caprice salad touch with an unexpected yet delicious surprise, hummus! These little dumplings are great for a healthy and easy appetizer if you are looking to wow someone (which, lets face it, we are always trying to impress someone). Go ahead and show these little gems to your friends and family, I promise you won’t let them down!
Caprice Eggplant Dumpling Appetizers
- One Small Eggplant
- 1/3 cup hummus
- 1 large tomato
- Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Cut eggplant lengthwise into thin strips then place on baking sheet coated with cooking spray, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until tender
- let eggplant strips cool and then divide hummus among the strips and spread evenly
- place a tomato slice in the center of each eggplant strip and fold over
- Place a small piece of mozzorella cheese in the center (where the two ends meet from strip)
- Place Dumpllings on a baking sheet coated with baking spray and cook for about 10 minutes, or until cheese melts
- Place a fresh basil leaf in the center of the cheese
Health Benefits
- All natural
- Fiber
- Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
- No added sugar
- Good fat
- Low calorie
- No preservatives
What are your favorite healthy appetizers???
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