
Looking for a delicious vegetarian dish that's both easy to make and impressive to serve? Look no further than these Eggplant Ricotta Rolls! Featuring thinly sliced eggplant rolled up with a savoury ricotta cheese filling, marinara sauce and melty mozzarella cheese, these rolls are bursting with flavour and are perfect for a cozy dinner at home. With fresh basil and a touch of lemon zest, this dish is sure to become a new favourite in your recipe collection. Give it a try today and see just how delicious and satisfying vegetarian cooking can be!
Method
Eggplant Ricotta Roll 8 Steps
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Step 2
Slice the eggplants lengthwise into thin slices. Brush them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Step 3
Bake in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until soft.
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Step 4
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest. Mix until well combined and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5
Pour the marinara sauce into a baking dish.
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Step 6
Spread a spoon of the ricotta mixture onto each eggplant slice. Roll up the slices and place them in a baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Step 8
Sprinkle with some fresh basil leaves and enjoy!