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Eggplant Roll Ups

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 275kcal
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Ingredients

Eggplant

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1-1/2 cups matzah meal
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 cups marinara sauce

Filling

  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
  • 8 ounces 1 package cream cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Slice eggplant lengthwise into sixteen thin (1/8-inch thick) slices. Place the eggs in a shallow bowl and beat with the water. In another shallow bowl, combine matzo meal, garlic, parsley, oregano and pepper. Dip the eggplant slices in the eggs, coating the entire surface. Press the egg-coated slices into the matzo mixture, coating the entire surface.
  • Heat about 1/8-inch of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Fry the coated eggplant slices in batches for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Add more vegetable oil as needed to keep the eggplant slices from sticking to the pan.
  • To make the filling, combine the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and egg in a large bowl. Mix to blend the ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Spoon one cup of marinara sauce into an ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish. Place equal amounts of the filling on the wider end of each eggplant slice. Carefully roll up each slice and place the rolls seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the remaining Marinara sauce on top. Cover the pan and bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

Tip: if you don’t have homemade marinara sauce, you may use one 26-ounce jar marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5517IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 3mg