Description
A simple and tasty appetizer featuring eggplant rolled with flavorful fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant (sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto each eggplant slice.
- Roll up each slice tightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden and heated through.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh eggplant for best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: eggplant roll ups, easy appetizer, vegetarian starter