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Healthy Eggplant Rollatini

Healthy Eggplant Rollatini That Will Make You Smile

Enjoy Healthy Eggplant Rollatini, a comforting dish with creamy ricotta and marinara, perfect for vegetarians and customizable for everyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rollatini
  • 2 medium Eggplants Can be swapped for zucchini
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Vegan option: soft tofu and nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Extra for topping if desired
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit for vegan option
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
For the Marinara Layer
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Ready-made or homemade
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Italian Herbs e.g., oregano, thyme

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • baking tray

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Wash and trim the eggplants, slicing them lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  3. Drizzle the sliced eggplants with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
  4. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  5. While baking, mix ricotta, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  6. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  7. Place a spoonful of cheese filling on each eggplant slice and roll them up.
  8. Arrange the rolled eggplants seam side down in the baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top if desired.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

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