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Rulouri de vinete cu branza gatite in sos de rosii Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rolls (2)

Eggplant Involtini

Try this eggplant involtini recipe and enjoy the delicious, cheesy ricotta stuffing and flavorful tomato sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Choose Serving Size 15 eggplant rolls

Ingredients 

  • 2 eggplants
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 50 g feta cheese
  • 4 Tbsps dill chopped
  • 1 can peeled tomatoes with sauce
  • 2 tsps thyme
  • 1-2 tbsps oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Trim the stem end of each eggplant. Slice them lengthwise using a mandoline or a sharp knife. The slices should be 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle them with sea salt on both sides and set aside.
  • Spray a frying pan with some oil. Add the eggplant slices and cook them on both sides – about 1 minute per side or until they get soft and easy to work with.
  • When all eggplant slices are cooked, set them aside in order to let them cool a little bit.
  • Meanwhile, add ricotta cheese, feta cheese, chopped dill and thyme in a bowl. Mash them using a fork. Add more salt if needed.
  • Start stuffing the rolls. Use 1tbsp of cheese mix per roll.
  • Add peeled tomatoes with sauce in a casserole dish.
  • Place the rolls on top and squeeze them together.
  • Bake in the oven for half an hour.
  • Serve these ricotta rolls hot with sour cream on top. Heavenly! :D