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Eggplant Rolls

Eggplant is an excellent vegetable popular around the Mediterranean. They come in many varieties, from white miniature eggplants to the traditional purple egg-shaped vegetable. They all contain complex carbs and are excellent for a sugar-free diet.

Yields 6 servings; serving size 2 rolls

Calories: 175.05

Protein: 9.28 grams

Carbohydrates: 13.77 grams

Sugar: 5.48 grams

Fat: 10.07 grams

1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese

1 egg

¼ cup Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried oregano

⅛ teaspoon or a good grinding of black pepper

2 medium eggplants, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil in a spray container

1 cup sugar-free tomato sauce

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. Set aside.

  • Place the eggplant slices on a piece of parchment paper. Spray both sides with olive oil. Bake for 5–8 minutes.

  • Cool slightly and spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture on each. Roll.

  • Place in a baking dish that you have prepared with nonstick spray. Cover with tomato sauce. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve.

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