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Vegetarian Eggplant Rolls with Homemade Marinara Sauce - Vegetarian - Frenchynosh

Veggie Eggplant Involtini with Marinara Sauce - Vegetarian

The Vegetarian Eggplant Rolls with Homemade Marinara Sauce marries the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with the nutritional benefits of a plant-based meal. Soft, grilled eggplant slices are filled with a creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese mixture, then rolled up and baked in a zesty marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella and fresh basil.
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Temps de préparation 25 minutes
Temps de cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 55 minutes
Type de plat Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Portions 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingrédients
  

  • 2 larges eggplants, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the eggplant slices until soft and slightly charred, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, the egg, and half of the basil. Mix well.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at the end of each eggplant slice and roll up.
  • Place the eggplant rolls seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the eggplant rolls.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and the remaining basil.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve warm with extra marinara sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtéines: 18gFat: 18gSucre: 9g
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