Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach: Easy Homemade Delight
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A delightful dish featuring tender eggplant filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick strips.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the eggplant slices in the oven for 20 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto each eggplant slice and roll them up.
- Place the roll-ups in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add herbs like basil or oregano to the cheese mixture.
- These roll-ups can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll-ups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg