Easy Eggplant Roll an Italian-inspired dish, offers a delightful way to enjoy the rich flavors of eggplant, cheese, and marinara sauce. This meal combines tender slices of baked eggplant with a flavorful ricotta filling, all rolled up and baked in a tangy tomato sauce. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, Easy Eggplant Roll is a healthy, satisfying, and vegetarian-friendly alternative to traditional lasagna or meat-filled dishes.
Easy Eggplant Roll
Easy Eggplant Roll ups are a versatile and healthy dish that blends the rich flavors of eggplant with a variety of ingredients, creating an indulgent yet balanced meal perfectly cooked, delicious and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Place the sliced eggplants in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and cover with water. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
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Rinse the eggplants with water and pat them dry.
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Preheat the oven to 185 degrees Celsius (or you can fry them in a pan).
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Grease a baking tray with olive oil and place the eggplant slices on it.
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Drizzle olive oil over the eggplants, sprinkle with red pepper and salt.
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Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the eggplants are cooked through.
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In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chopped walnuts, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
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Once the eggplants are cooked, place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on each eggplant slice and roll them up.
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Enjoy your delicious stuffed eggplant dish.
Servings: 12 ServingCalories:601kcalTotal Fat:32gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol:115mgSodium:2114mgPotassium:922mgTotal Carbohydrate:101gDietary Fiber: 10gSugars: 14gProtein:40gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 524mgIron: 4mg
Note
Note 1: You can adjust the seasoning to taste.
Note 2: You might want to toast the walnuts early on for more flavor.
Note 3: For a crispy texture, consider frying the eggplants instead of baking.
Note 4: You can also add other herbs or spices to the filling to customize the flavor to your liking.
