Smoky Eggplant And Melon Wraps

Entered for safe-keeping. from june 2012 vegetarian times. instead of cured ham, these use smoky grilled eggplant to contrast with cantaloupe.

Quarter eggplant lengthwise , a nd slice into 24 long-very thin strips using mandoline or sharp vegetable peeler.

Whisk together oil , soy sauce , vinegar , brown sugar , paprika , cumin , and salt in 9-inch square baking dish.

Add eggplant strips , and let marinate 10 minutes.

Heat gas grill to high.

Grill eggplant strips 2 minutes per side , or until strips are very tender and have pronounced grill marks.

Wrap 1 strip grilled eggplant around each melon chunk , and secure with toothpick.

eggplant, olive oil, low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, kosher salt, cantaloupe, toothpicks