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Eggplant Rolls with Cheese and Marinara

A delicious vegetarian eggplant roll-up dish stuffed with cheeses and baked in marinara sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium-sized eggplants
  • 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs beaten eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish; set aside.
  2. Slice eggplants into 1/4-inch thick slices and sprinkle with salt; let stand for 10 minutes. Pat dry.
  3. Brush slices with olive oil and roast for 8 minutes, flip, and roast for another 5 minutes until tender.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta, feta, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread marinara sauce in the baking dish.
  6. Divide ricotta mixture among eggplant slices, roll up, and place in the dish over marinara sauce.
  7. Top with remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven and stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

A perfect vegetarian dish combining baked eggplants with cheesy fillings.
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