Healthy Kale & Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini
Amanda Keefer
Whether going for a classic comfort food or an elegant dinner, this vegetarian eggplant rollatini is easy to make and a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Entree & Main Dishes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 179 kcal
- 2 eggplants sliced ¼-inch thick lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped kale
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil divided
- 1 cup plus ¼ cup low-sodium marinara sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 425F.
Place eggplant on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake 15 minutes, or until eggplants soften. Remove from oven and set aside.
Combine ricotta, kale, egg, Parmesan, 1 Tbsp. basil in large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Evenly spread ¼ cup marinara sauce on bottom of 11x8-inch baking dish.
Place eggplant on work surface and scoop 2 Tbsp. filling onto one side of eggplant. Roll up and place in baking dish. Repeat with remaining eggplant. Top with 1 cup marinara and mozzarella.
Bake 25 - 30 minutes, or until cooked through and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and top with 1 Tbsp. basil.
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1030IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 1mg
Keyword eggplant, healthy dinner, kale, pasta, ricotta, vegan, vegetarian