A lighter version of a Chicken/Eggplant Parmesan. The lemon zest really brightens the whole dish and keeps it from being too heavy. I used all non-fat or reduced fat cheese but use what you like! If you don't like chicken, use beef or pork or leave it out all together. Makes a great main dish or as a side dish. :-) its a little labor intensive but it's worth it! I've included my marinara sauce as well but use store bought if you don't have the time.
PREHEAT oven to 450(F) or 230(C)
MARINADE chicken in Italian dressing for 30-45 minutes
SAUTÉ chicken until browned, remove from pan & cool.
BLANCH eggplant in batches in a large pot of boiling water, 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel lined baking tray and pat dry.
PURÉE cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth; transfer to a large bowl.
STIR IN 1-3/4 cups mozzarella, 3/4 cup basil, Parmesan, garlic, zest, pepper flakes, nutmeg, black pepper & salt.
COVER bottom of a 3-qt. baking dish with 3/4 cup sauce. (Recipe to follow)
SPREAD 1 heaping tbsp. cheese mixture onto each eggplant slice; starting at narrow end, roll up. Arrange in baking dish seam side down, packed in 1 layer. Top with 3/4 cup more sauce then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
BAKE Rollatini until golden & bubbly, 15-25 minutes. Before serving, top with remaining basil and serve with extra sauce on the side.
BASIC MARINARA SAUCE
SWEAT onion and carrot in oil in a large pot over medium heat until softened, 3-5 minutes.
ADD tomato paste, garlic, oregano, pepper flakes & salt; cook 1-2 minutes.
STIR IN crushed tomatoes & tomato sauce; cook until bubbly, 10-15 minutes.
ADD basil right before serving.
Adjust seasoning to taste, enjoy!
View line-by-line Nutrition Insights™: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc.
|
||
Serving Size: 1 Serving (738g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings | ||
|
||
Calories: 582 | ||
Calories from Fat: 86 (15%) | ||
|
||
Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
|
||
Total Fat 9.6g | 13 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.7g | 13 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.5g | ||
Cholesterol 210.3mg | 65 % | |
Sodium 586.1mg | 20 % | |
Potassium 1374.8mg | 36 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 26.7g | 8 % | |
Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 18 % | |
Sugars, other 22.1g | ||
Protein 93.1g | 133 % | |
Powered by: USDA Nutrition Database Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. |
Calories per serving: 582
Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from.
There are no reviews yet. Be the first!
What would you serve with this? Link in another recipe.