Eggplant rolls

 

Time & Nutritional data(per serving)

Overall50 mins Hands on25 mins

Total Carbs20.1g Fiber8.7g
Net Carbs11.4g of which Sugar6.6g
Protein37.6g Fat60g of which Saturated27g
Energy757kcal carbs6.2% protein20.4% fat73.4%
Sodium79.6%RDA Magnesium20.6%RDA Potassium46.7%EMR

 

 

 

 

Ingredients (makes 4 servings)

4 medium eggplants (aubergine)	1000 g / 35.3 oz
4 cups ricotta cheese	480 g / 16.9 oz
20 thin slices bacon (or regular cut in half lengthwise)	300 g / 10.6 oz
2 cups grated parmesan cheese	120 g / 4.2 oz
4 tbsp basil pesto (home-made)	60 g / 2.1 oz
4 tbsp ghee or butter, grass-fed (or coconut oil)	60 g / 2.1 oz
1 tsp pink Himalayan or sea salt	6 g / 0.21 oz

 

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400℉ / 200℃. Wash the eggplant and cut the green end off.

Step 2

Slice it to approximately ¹⁄₂ inch (~ 1 cm) thick slices.

Note:

Eggplants may get soggy when cooked. To remove the excess water and the bitterness some eggplants have, simply sprinkle the slices with fine sea salt and set aside for 20-30 minutes. Then, tap off the excess water using a paper towel.

Step 3

Warm ghee in a small pot in case you keep it in the fridge. Sage, basil or garlic flavors go best with this meal.

Lay the eggplant in a single layer on a baking tray greased with ghee. Spread more warm ghee on the top side with a brush.

Step 4

Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the eggplant is golden brown.

Step 5

Meanwhile, place the ricotta with freshly chopped basil and ²⁄₃ of the parmesan in a bowl and stir until well combined. Taste and season with salt.

Step 6

Place a teaspoon of basil pesto on each eggplant slice.

Step 7

Add a slice of bacon and 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese mixture and roll up firmly.

Step 8

Repeat this for half of the eggplant slices.

Step 9

For the remaining slices, place bacon on a cutting board. Then, lay an eggplant slice on top of it and spread a teaspoon of pesto.

Step 10

Add ricotta cheese mixture and roll up firmly.

Step 11

Grease a baking dish with ghee. Place the eggplant rolls in the baking dish in an alternating "chess board" pattern.

Step 12

Sprinkle with the remaining of parmesan and bake for another 10 minutes.

Step 13

Leave to rest for a few minutes and serve hot!