Eggplant Rollati Appetizer

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

Be careful with this one! It's so robust and flavorful that your guests might fill themselves up on it before you have a chance to serve the main course!

Brief

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 to 6 appetizer servings

Eggplant Rollati Appetizer

Ingredients

½ cup chopped fresh basil

¼ cup toasted pine nuts

2 pints ricotta cheese

salt and pepper to taste

2 medium eggplants

sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups spaghetti sauce

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Combine basil pine nuts ricotta cheese and salt and pepper to taste in medium size bowl. Place bowl in refrigerator.

Step 2

Coat eggplant slices lightly with olive oil. Place in large saucepan over medium heat apply pressure to release moisture from eggplant. Remove eggplant sliced when tender. Allow slices to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Eggplant Rollati Appetizer

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 534

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.2g 66%

Carbohydrates: 39.2g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 10.4g 41%

Sugars: 14.9g

Fat: 28.4g 44%

Saturated Fat: 13.6g 68%

Cholesterol: 76mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 1637.8IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 97.9mcg 25%

Calcium: 713.8mg 71%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 105.9mg 38%

Potassium: 1162.6mg 33%

Sodium: 760.3mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 255.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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