Eggplant rollups

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0 sugar calories

~Shopping List~

  • 3 slices of a large eggplant, 1/2″ thick (lengthwise)
  • Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp chopped onion
  • 1/4 chopped zucchini
  • 1/4 cup ricotta
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

~To do~

Preheat oven to 450F.  Brush eggplant with oil and place on oiled baking sheet.  Bake for 20 minutes.

Sautée onion and zucchini until soft (around 5 minutes).  In a small bowl mix onion, zucchini, ricotta, parsley, basil, parmesan, egg, salt and pepper.  Place mixture on the eggplant and roll.  Place seam side down and top with marinara.  Bake for another 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Top with additional Parmesan to taste.