How to Make the Most Irresistible Baked Eggplant Romesco Rolls

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and can provide a creamy texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is often cheaper and has a similar flavor profile.

romesco sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade romesco

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce with nuts

Homemade romesco can be made with less expensive ingredients.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, ground pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Mix well.

Place the eggplant slices onto a baking tray. Brush the eggplant with the oil mixture on both sides.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Spread a layer of mashed kidney beans on top of the eggplant, roll about 1/4 cup of the chicken into a ball, and place it on one side of the eggplant and roll the eggplant.

Spread a layer of romesco sauce on a square baking dish.

Place the eggplant rolls onto a baking dish.

Spread some romesco sauce on top of each eggplant roll.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle some cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Sprinkle some fresh basil on top.

Cooking Techniques

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