Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Healthy Eggplant Rollatini recipe, a wholesome and satisfying dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. Stuffed with a flavorful blend of cheeses and herbs, these baked eggplant rolls are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Filling:
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Additional:
- 2 cups marinara sauce (low-sugar)
- cooking spray or additional oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice and Prep Eggplant: Slice the eggplants lengthwise, sprinkle with salt, pat dry, brush with olive oil, and grill or roast until softened.
- Prepare Filling: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble Rollatini: Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish, spoon filling onto eggplant slices, roll them up, and place in the dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining sauce, bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the rollatini ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- For added protein, mix chopped spinach or cooked ground turkey into the ricotta filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 rollatini
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
