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Eggplant Rolls

Cultural Context

Originating from Southern Italy, Eggplant Rolls (Involtini) are a cherished dish that showcases the region's love for fresh vegetables and rich flavors. Traditionally, these rolls are filled with a creamy cheese mixture and baked in a savory tomato sauce, making them a comforting meal or appetizer. Today, they are popular in Italian restaurants worldwide, often enjoyed as a vegetarian option that highlights the versatility of eggplant.

ItalianITappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Egg Plant
2 Cup Minced Chicken
1/4 Cup Spring Onion
1/4 grated carrots
Red bell Pepper
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
One Large Egg
Liquid Seasoning
Oil for frying
Cup Cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Black pepper powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp paprika powder
Cold water

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat content while still providing creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories without sacrificing flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Slice the eggplant and prepare to roll.

2

Spread the mixture of minced chicken, spring onion, grated carrot, and minced red bell pepper onto the eggplant slices.

3

Roll the eggplant slices with the filling inside.

4

Prepare a coating mixture with cornstarch, salt, black pepper powder, garlic powder, paprika powder, and cold water.

5

Dip the rolled eggplant in the coating mixture.

6

Fry the eggplant rolls in oil until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Melanzane a InvoltiniEggplant Involtini
Local Name: Involtini di melanzane

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