Baked Eggplant Rolls with Roasted Tomato & Feta Sauce
Tender eggplant rolls baked in a creamy roasted tomato and feta sauce — a cozy, Mediterranean-style dish perfect for dinner.
Servings :4 people
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Grill pan or skillet
- Large baking dish (9x13)
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or chicken/turkey as alternative)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup roasted tomato & feta sauce (from this recipe), blended with a little marinara and coconut milk
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (or more, to taste)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Calabrese spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Slice eggplant lengthwise into thin strips. Brush lightly with olive oil, season with salt, and grill or pan-fry until tender and slightly golden. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add your choice of ground meat (pork, chicken, turkey, or a mix) and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Calabrese spice.
- Stir in 2–3 tablespoons of the sauce for extra flavor. Remove from heat.
- Spread a thin layer of the roasted tomato & feta sauce across the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Place a spoonful of the pork mixture onto each eggplant slice, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the baking dish. Continue until all slices are filled.
- Spoon a little more sauce over the rolls, sprinkle with parmesan, and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Vegetarian option: Replace the pork with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or lentils.
- Side note: Chop any small leftover ends of the eggplant and air-fry for a quick snack.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the eggplant rolls up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- Freezer-friendly: Assemble (without baking), freeze for up to 2 months, and bake directly from frozen, adding 10–15 minutes to cook time.
- Variations: Add ricotta or mozzarella inside the rolls, or spice up the pork filling with chili flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1personCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 909mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 419IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mg
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