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Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach

Delicious Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach

Try these Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach, a delicious twist on comfort food packed with nutrients and flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium to large globe eggplants The stars of the dish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For roasting
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Filling
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
For the Sauce and Topping
  • 2 cups marinara sauce more for topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • to taste fresh basil optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare the eggplants by slicing them lengthwise into ¼-inch thick strips.
  2. Roast the eggplant slices for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and pliable.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1–2 minutes, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Mix together chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish and fill each eggplant slice with the ricotta-spinach mixture, rolling them up.
  6. Top the roll-ups with more marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
  8. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, slice eggplant evenly and let the filling cool before rolling. Use enough marinara sauce to keep the dish moist.

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