🔥 Looking for a light yet flavorful dish? These Eggplant Roll-Ups with Mozzarella are bursting with Mediterranean flavors! Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they’re cheesy, saucy, and oh-so-delicious. 💕
📝 Ingredients:
- 🍆 4 medium eggplants
- 🌿 1/2 bunch of fresh basil
- 🧀 350 g (12.3 oz) mozzarella cheese
- 🍅 20 cl (3/4 cup) tomato sauce
- 🧀 50 g (1.8 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 🥄 6 tbsp olive oil
- 🌿 2 tsp oregano
- 🧂 Salt, to taste
- ⚫ Pepper, to taste
📋 Directions:
- 🍆 Prepare the Eggplant: Slice the eggplants lengthwise into thin strips. In a hot skillet, cook the slices in olive oil for 5-6 minutes, turning them to ensure even cooking. Place them on paper towels to drain. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 🧀 Prepare the Filling: Cut the mozzarella into pieces and sprinkle with oregano. Place a piece of mozzarella on each eggplant slice, then roll them up tightly.
- 🍅 Assemble the Dish: Pour the tomato sauce into a baking dish. Arrange the eggplant rolls on top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 🔥 Bake: Place the dish under the broiler for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- 🌿 Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil and serve hot.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 40 minutes
- 🔥 Calories: Medium
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
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