Gratinated Eggplant Rolls are an easy and economical recipe. Delicious, light, and tasty second course! This recipe is a real treat, small bites filled with speck and melting cheese, they are delicious and quick to make. Ideal for buffet dinners or appetizers with friends. They can also be prepared well in advance and served cold as an appetizer.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 15 rolls
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 79.15 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 3.87 (g) of which sugars 2.00 (g)
- Proteins 5.36 (g)
- Fat 4.81 (g) of which saturated 1.88 (g)of which unsaturated 1.93 (g)
- Fibers 0.69 (g)
- Sodium 380.66 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 20 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- as needed milk
- as needed salt
- 1 bunch parsley
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6.35 oz speck
- 3.5 oz cheese (scamorza, provola or mozzarella)
Tools
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Grill Pan
How to make Gratinated Eggplant Rolls
Wash and trim the stem of the eggplants, then slice them not too thickly (about 3/8 inch is enough).
Lightly pat them dry with paper towels, and then grill them in a pan, cooking both sides.
Prepare the breading with breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and parmesan. Pour milk into a large bowl.
Take the eggplant slices and dip them first in milk, then in breadcrumbs.
Then fill with a slice of speck and a small piece of cheese, then roll them up to form a roll.
Place the rolls in an oiled baking dish sprinkled with breadcrumbs. Add the cherry tomatoes and season with oil.
At this point, bake the eggplant rolls for 25 minutes at 392°F in static mode.
Remove from oven and serve hot and melty!
Storing Gratinated Eggplant Rolls
The gratinated eggplant rolls can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. You can replace the filling with other cold cuts and cheeses.
The gratinated eggplant rolls can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. You can replace the filling with other cold cuts and cheeses.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the health benefits of eggplants?
They are a source of natural fiber, provide antioxidants and B vitamins that help metabolism.
Which eggplants are the least bitter?
The “Purple Eggplant” is the least bitter of all, and it has a spongy pulp and is less pungent than the black ones. There are about 10 varieties of eggplants.
