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  1. 🍆 Eggplant Rollatini (5-6 rolls)

    Ingredients:
    • 1 medium eggplant (350-400 g / 0.8 lb)
    • 1 tsp dried oregano (5 ml)
    • 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
    • 1 egg
    • 150 g cream cheese (about ¾ cup)
    • 50 g grated Parmesan (½ cup)
    • 50 g shredded mozzarella (½ cup)
    • Ground black pepper, to taste
    • Red pepper flakes, to taste
    • Salt, to taste
    • 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
    • 200 g marinara sauce (about ¾ cup)
    • A few fresh basil leaves (whole)

    Instructions:
    1) Slice eggplant lengthwise into 5-6 pieces (3-4 mm / ⅛ inch thick). Sprinkle with salt, let sit 10 minutes, pat dry.
    2) Grill slices on a grill pan with ½ tbsp oil for 2-3 minutes per side until striped. Cool.
    3) Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    4) Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Pour 100 g marinara sauce into a 22×15 cm (8.5×6 inch) baking dish.
    5) Place 1-1.5 tbsp filling at one end of each slice, roll up. Repeat with all slices.
    6) Arrange rolls seam-side down in the dish. Bake 20-25 minutes.
    Enjoy!