Eggplant Involtini

Eggplant Involtini
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Sidney Fry, MS, RD This vegetarian eggplant entree features thin slices of eggplant filled with an herbed cheese mixture and a tomato sauce and cheesey topping.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3 large) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 garlic cloves, crushed and divided 12 (1/4-inch-thick) lengthwise slices eggplant (about 2 medium) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted 1 ounce whole-wheat French bread, toasted and torn into pieces 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 large egg 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, divided 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) and divided

Instructions

Combine oil and tomatoes in a medium saucepan; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 garlic cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until reduced to 2 cups. Cool 10 minutes. Place mixture in a food processor; process until smooth. Set aside. Preheat broiler to high. Sprinkle eggplant slices evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; arrange slices in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Lightly coat eggplant with cooking spray. Broil 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 °. Place remaining 2 garlic cloves in a mini food processor; pulse until chopped. Add nuts and bread; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form. Add ricotta, rind, and egg; process until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup basil and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Spread 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce over the bottom of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture onto each eggplant slice; roll up jelly-roll fashion. Place rolls, seam sides down, over sauce in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over rolls. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake at 375 ° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining basil.

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