Eggplant Rolls Recipe

Name: Eggplant Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh spinach leaves; 1 Tbs. toasted pine nuts; 1 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic. minced; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce; 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
1 Tbs. toasted pine nuts
1 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic. minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella

1
Filling: In food processor, puree all filling ingredients.
2
Transfer to bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
3
If desired, salt eggplant slices and let sit 30 minutes.
4
Rinse, drain and blot dry.
5
Lightly spray nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray; arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on sheet.
6
Broil eggplant 2 to 3 inches from heat until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 375F.
8
Spread about 1/2 cup marinara sauce on 9 x- 12-inch baking dish.
9
Place 1 to 2 tablespoons ricotta filling in center of each eggplant slice; roll.
10
Arrange rolls in baking dish, seam-side down.
11
Top rolls with remaining sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella.
12
Bake until eggplant is tender and heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

538

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese, 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh spinach leaves, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Rolls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Rolls

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