EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND RICOTTA ROLLS

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Delicious and easy vegetarian recipe. I char-grill fresh sliced eggplant using my George Foreman grill, but you can buy it ready made from the deli. I also find it easier sometimes to omit the thyme leaves and lemon rind and use instead a bottled dried mix of lemon, basil and thyme from the supermarket.

Provided by Ozzzie

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 (425 g) can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
500 g fresh ricotta cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons lemon thyme, leaves
1 lemon, rind finely grated
20 slices chargrilled eggplants
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius and lightly grease a square baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a fry pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic, cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sauce is thick.
  • Combine, ricotta, milk, chives, thyme and lemon rind (add salt and pepper if required).
  • Spread ricotta mixture evenly over slices of eggplant, then roll up lengthways.
  • Spoon sauce into baking dish and top with eggplant rolls.
  • Cover and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbling.

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