Eggplant rolls: the perfect recipe for every occasion!

Name: Eggplant rolls: the perfect recipe for every occasion!
Uploaded: 2019-05-15T10:14:01Z
Duration: PT185.440S
Channel: Food Inspiration

published on 15 May, 2019 at 12:14

This is a great way to use those summer eggplants!

INGREDIENTS

600g eggplant, cut into 1 cm
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
4 tbsp olive oil

For the filling

1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 cups fresh basil, chopped
zest of 1 fresh lemon
2g salt
¼ tsp pepper
60g grated Parmigiano cheese
300ml marinara sauce
226g mozzarella, shredded

METHOD

Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C
On a baking tray with parchment, place the sliced eggplant in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until eggplants soften. Remove from oven and set aside.
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl and set aside. Spread ¼ cup marinara evenly onto the bottom of the baking dish.
Put an eggplant slice on the work surface; put 1 tbsp of filling. Gently roll the eggplants along and place them in the prepared baking dish. Fill the remaining eggplants
Pour the remaining marinara on the eggplants and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the sauce bubbles and the cheese turns golden. Remove from the oven, leave for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil