These Mediterranean Delicious Cheesy Eggplant Rolls have tender slices and creamy herb cheese filling. We prepare these eggplant rolls with mozzarella cheese, oregano, Parmesan cheese, basil, eggplants, black pepper, ricotta cheese, olive oil, egg, garlic, parsley, keto marinara sauce, sea salt, and chili flakes. These eggplant rolls contain 320 calories and seven grams of net carbs. We make these eggplant rolls in nearly fifty minutes. These Mediterranean Delicious Cheesy Eggplant Rolls are ideal for food choices, meal ideas, family dishes, get-togethers, celebratory dinners, cozy meals, dinner plans, and recipes for a low-carb diet. We freeze these eggplant rolls for a maximum of two months, so you may make them beforehand, and we fridge them for as long as three days. You can serve these eggplant rolls with Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice, Keto Greek Salad Bowl, Creamy Avocado Cucumber Salad, Zucchini Noodles with Pesto, or Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken.
STATS:
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Prep Duration: 20 minutes
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Main Course
- Cook Duration: 30 minutes
- Portion size: 3 eggplant rolls
- Cooking mode: Baking
- Total yields: 4
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 50 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Sheet
- Oven
- Baking paper
- Bowls
- Cutting board
- Spoon
- Baking dish
INGREDIENTS:
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Two medium eggplants
- Two garlic pieces
- Olive oil, two tbsp.
- One large egg
- Ricotta cheese, one cup
- Two tbsp. parsley
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- One tsp. oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup keto marinara sauce
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- Half tsp. basil
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
EGGPLANT:
- We have to utilize the eggplants, as they will give a soft and beefy texture to these rolls. As an alternative, you can use the zucchini slices, thin cabbage leaves, or portobello mushroom caps.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Utilize the mozzarella cheese, which will provide a protein content and make the texture flexible. We might also use the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, or Provolone cheese.
RICOTTA CHEESE:
- Since ricotta cheese will provide rich flavors and a smooth texture, we must utilize it. Alternatively, we may use cottage cheese, cream, or mascarpone.
KETO MARINARA SAUCE:
- Keto marinara sauce is utilized to deliver a tarty flavor and rich texture to these eggplant rolls. As a replacement, you can use roasted red pepper sauce, olive tapenade sauce, or pesto sauce.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 400°Fahrenheit and make thin strips by slicing the eggplants.
- Utilize the olive oil to coat both sides and gently season with salt.
- Put the slices on a sheet and roast them till they are stretchy and softer, for about fifteen minutes.
- Stir the garlic, parsley, ricotta, basil, pepper, mozzarella, oregano, parmesan, and egg in a dish.
- Distribute a thin layer of keto marinara sauce in a dish.
- Include a tbsp. of cheese filling over all the slices of eggplant, and then tightly roll them.
- Put the rolls in a dish and spread the leftover sauce on the surface, and garnish with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Bake them till they are golden and bubbly, for about eighteen minutes.
- Broil them for about two minutes for additional browning.
- Serve these eggplant rolls hot with chili flakes and fresh parsley.
TIPS:
- Cool these eggplant rolls for about five minutes and then serve.
- Before roasting, season the slices of eggplant with salt to exclude the bitterness.
- Utilize the spinach in the filling to provide more nutrients.
- We utilize fresh shreds of cheese to get a perfect melty texture.
- Do not fill the rolls too much to avoid breaking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDES:
- Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice
- Roasted Parmesan Zucchini
- Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
- Lemon Herb Asparagus
PROTEIN PAIRINGS:
- Grilled Chicken Breast with Herbs
- Lemon Garlic Salmon Fillet
- Pan-Seared Turkey Cutlets
- Mediterranean Shrimp Skewers
SALADS:
- Greek Cucumber Feta
- Avocado Olive
- Arugula Walnut
- Spinach Lemon Olive Oil
EXTRAS AND SAUCES:
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Pesto Drizzle
- Chili Olive Oil
- Creamy Herb Sauce
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the leftovers in a tightly sealed vessel for a minimum of four days.
FREEZER:
- Store these baked eggplant rolls for about thirty to sixty days.
FAQs:
May we utilize the zucchini as an alternative to eggplant?
- Sure, you can use the thin zucchini strips, as they work perfectly.
Could we prepare these eggplant rolls earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble these eggplant rolls one day earlier, chill them, and then bake.
Are these eggplant rolls ideal for a keto diet?
- Yes, these eggplant rolls contain protein and low-carb content.
How can we avoid moist eggplant rolls?
- Do not use the extra amount of sauce, and roast the slices of eggplant first.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Net carbs: 7 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 5 g
Fats: 24 g
Proteins: 17 g
Portion: 3 eggplant rolls
Total carbs: 11 g