Eggplant Rolls Filled With Basil And Cheese Recipe

Name: Eggplant Rolls Filled With Basil And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tomato Sauce; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 lbs tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped coarse; 1 pinch sugar; Eggplant Rolls; 1 lb flask-type eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices,sprinkle both sides of eggplant slices lightly with salt and; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup chevre cheese or 1/2 cup boursin cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup shredded basil leaves; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

Servings: persons

Tomato Sauce
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 lbs tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped coarse
1 pinch sugar
Eggplant Rolls
1 lb flask-type eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices,sprinkle both sides of eggplant slices lightly with salt and
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chevre cheese or 1/2 cup boursin cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup shredded basil leaves
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

1
For sauce: Cook onion in oil over moderately-low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes.
2
Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is softened.
3
Add tomatoes, sugar and salt to taste and cook over moderate heat for 20 minutes.
4
Puree mixture in processor until completely smooth and continue cooking over moderately-high heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
5
Make rolls: Preheat broiler.
6
In a bowl, stir together mozzarella, goat cheese and shredded basil.
7
Pat eggplant dry.
8
Arrange 1 layer of eggplant in a baking pan and brush with some of the oil.
9
Broil 4 inches away from heat source for 3-4 minutes, or until golden.
10
Turn, brush with remaining oil, and broil 3-4 minutes more.
11
Transfer to a large platter to cool.
12
Spread a mounded teaspoon of the cheese mixture lengthwise down the middle of each eggplant slice, leaving a 1 inch border at the wide end and, beginning at the narrow end, roll up jelly roll fashion.
13
Arrange rolls, seam side down, in a oiled pyrex baking dish just large enough to hold rolls in one layer and broil for 3 minutes or until cheese is just melted and bubbling.
14
Transfer to serving plates, spoon sauce over and garnish with basil.

825

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tomato Sauce, 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Rolls Filled With Basil And Cheese 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 Filled With Basil And Cheese

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