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eggplant rolls

Eggplant Rollups with Ricotta and Marinara

A delicious vegetarian dish featuring roasted eggplant rolled around a cheesy ricotta filling, 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 eggplants
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 eggs eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 jar marinara sauce 24 ounces

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice eggplants into 1/4-inch thick slices. Salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
  3. Brush slices with olive oil and roast for 8 minutes, flip, then roast for another 5 minutes until tender. Cool.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta, feta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread marinara on the bottom of the dish. Divide cheese mixture among eggplant slices and roll up, placing seam side down in the dish.
  6. Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and browned.
  8. Let 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 simple, flavorful vegetarian dish perfect for dinner or a special occasion.
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