Eggplant Rollati Appetizer

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Eggplant Rollati Appetizer
45 min.
5
491kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free appetizer to impress your guests? Look no further than these Eggplant Rollati! This tasty recipe is perfect for those who love the rich, savory flavors of antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers. With a caloric breakdown of 21.17% protein, 60.41% fat, and 18.42% carbs, it's a well-balanced option that won't leave you feeling deprived.

To make this mouth-watering dish, you'll need just a few simple ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, 0.5 cup of chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 0.3 cup of toasted pine nuts, 2 pints of ricotta cheese, and 2 cups of spaghetti sauce. You'll also need a bowl and a saucepan for preparation.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning appetizer that serves 5 people. Each serving comes in at around 490 calories, so you can enjoy this treat without worrying about overindulging. So why not give Eggplant Rollati a try at your next gathering and savor the delicious flavors of Italy? Your taste buds (and your guests) will thank you!

Ingredients

  • medium eggplant sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
  • pints ricotta cheese 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cups pasta sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine basil, pine nuts, ricotta cheese, and salt and pepper to taste in medium size bowl.
  2. Place bowl in refrigerator.
  3. Coat eggplant slices lightly with olive oil.
  4. Place in large saucepan over medium heat, apply pressure to release moisture from eggplant.
  5. Remove eggplant sliced when tender. Allow slices to cool to room temperature.
  6. Spread a dollop of ricotta mixture over eggplant; roll up the slice of eggplant. Spoon marinara sauce over each rollati and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories491kcal
Protein21.17%
Fat60.41%
Carbs18.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.4
Glycemic Load
4.85
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.028260790783%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
156.98mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:490.98kcal
24.55%
Fat:34.04g
52.37%
Saturated Fat:17.3g
108.1%
Carbohydrates:23.36g
7.79%
Net Carbohydrates:16.07g
5.84%
Sugar:10.73g
11.92%
Cholesterol:100.88mg
33.63%
Sodium:908.84mg
39.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:26.84g
53.68%
Manganese:1.2mg
59.76%
Calcium:475.92mg
47.59%
Phosphorus:442.68mg
44.27%
Selenium:30.39µg
43.42%
Vitamin K:36.57µg
34.83%
Vitamin A:1607.14IU
32.14%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.58%
Fiber:7.29g
29.17%
Potassium:973.05mg
27.8%
Zinc:3.4mg
22.64%
Vitamin E:3.27mg
21.77%
Magnesium:82.94mg
20.73%
Copper:0.41mg
20.53%
Folate:77.7µg
19.42%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.46%
Iron:2.65mg
14.7%
Vitamin C:11.81mg
14.31%
Vitamin B3:2.7mg
13.5%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.68%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.85%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.81%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.69%
Source:Allrecipes