Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta: Easy Indulgence with Spinach
Deliciously indulgent Eggplant Roll-Ups filled with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice eggplants lengthwise into thin strips and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the filling on each eggplant slice and roll them up tightly.
- Place the roll-ups in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can grill the eggplant slices instead of baking.
- Add your favorite herbs to the filling for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg