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Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

Fun presentation of tasty vegetable side dish
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 10 medium slices of eggplant
  • 2 TBS butter
  • ~20 cherry tomatoes sliced in half/ squish gently to remove seeds
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 oz chopped mushrooms
  • 2 TBS garlic squeeze tube
  • 1 TBS fresh oregano
  • 1 TBS fresh chopped basil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 oz shredded Gruyère cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Slice eggplant into 1/8” strips using a mandoline. Spread slices out on paper towels to dry for 30 mins. Pat dry, do not rinse.
  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Lay eggplant slices on a foil-lined sheet pan and roast for 10 mins. Remove from oven and cool. Reduce oven to 350° F.
  • In a saucepan add butter, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are softened. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook on low heat for 5 mins.
  • Remove to a bowl and gently stir in fresh oregano and basil, as well as the Parmesan and half of the Gruyère cheese. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Put a spoonful in the middle of each eggplant slice, roll and place in prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining Gruyère cheese.
  • Bake for 10 mins and serve immediately.