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Grilled Eggplant (Involtini Il Forno) Recipe

Grilled Eggplant (Involtini Il Forno) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp chopped garlic
1/4 cup olive oil (divided )
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (divided )
1 (12 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 large eggplants , sliced lengthwise 1/2-inch thick
8 oz shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped italian parsley

Directions:

In a saucepan, sweat the garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over low heat for a few minutes. Do no allow to brown.
Add red pepper flakes, oregano and half the basil. Cook and stir for 1 minute then add crushed tomatoes.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Heat a grill to high (counter top style grills should work well).
Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill slices 3 minutes on each side.
Remove slices from grill and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Spoon about 1 ounce of cheese on one end of each eggplant slice and roll up. Let rest on seam.
Brush the bottom of baking dish with remaining olive oil.
Place eggplant rolls (involtini) in dish. Ladle tomato sauce over top and sprinkle with the remaining basil and any remaining cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Let rest 10 minues before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	270.88 Kcal (1134 kJ)
Calories from fat	127 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.11g	22%
Cholesterol	10.21mg	3%
Sodium	570.54mg	24%
Potassium	656.33mg	14%
Total Carbs	18.17g	6%
Sugars	10.13g	41%
Dietary Fiber	8.73g	35%
Protein	20.99g	42%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	21%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	594.9mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.29 Kcal (357 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.44g	22%
Cholesterol	3.21mg	3%
Sodium	179.64mg	24%
Potassium	206.65mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.72g	6%
Sugars	3.19g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	35%
Protein	6.61g	42%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	21%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	187.3mg	59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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