Description
Thinly sliced eggplant rolled with creamy ricotta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, baked until tender for an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant (about 1 lb), sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes until pliable but not fully cooked. Remove and let cool slightly.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 4: Place 1-2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture at one end of each eggplant slice. Roll up tightly from the short end.
Step 5: Arrange roll-ups seam-side down in a baking dish. Bake for 15-18 minutes until heated through and lightly golden.
Step 6: Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 85
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 4g