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 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.
Place the sliced eggplants in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and cover with water. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
Rinse the eggplants with water and pat them dry.
Preheat the oven to 185 degrees Celsius (or you can fry them in a pan).
Grease a baking tray with olive oil and place the eggplant slices on it.
Drizzle olive oil over the eggplants, sprinkle with red pepper and salt.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the eggplants are cooked through.
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chopped walnuts, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
Once the eggplants are cooked, place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on each eggplant slice and roll them up.
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
You can adjust the seasoning to taste.
You might want to toast the walnuts early on for more flavor.
For a crispy texture, consider frying the eggplants instead of baking.
You can also add other herbs or spices to the filling to customize the flavor to your liking.