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Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

By: Rosemary Published: August 4, 2022 Updated on: August 4, 2022

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Easy Grilled Eggplant Rolls with a Fresh Veggie Stuffing. A fast baked summer casserole, made with fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, and Parmesan Cheese. Not just delicious but healthy, Vegetarian and Gluten Free too. Grilled Eggplant Rolls at their best.

2 stuffed eggplants on a white plate.

This dish is similar to eggplant rollatini without the heavy sauce. It’s light and with a delicious fresh flavor – the perfect summer meal.

Eggplant has become one of my favourite Summer Vegetables. There are so many different ways you can make eggplant delicious. From A Baked Eggplant Parmesan to Grilled Eggplant to an Amazing Appetizer.

And now I have made a quick and easy Eggplant Casserole, made with all fresh veggies. So you know that it is also good for you.

Baked vegetable eggplant rolls in a baking dish.

Table of Contents

  • Ingredients
  • Different types of eggplant
  • How to pick the perfect eggplant
  • How to Make Eggplant Roll Ups
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  • Is it necessary to place the eggplant under salt?
  • Is Eggplant good for you?
  • How to store it
  • More Summer Recipes
  • Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant Rolls
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • FRESH VEGGIE SAUCE
      • EXTRAS
    • Instructions 
      • FRESH VEGGIE SAUCE
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Sliced eggplant –
  • Olive oil
  • Cherry tomatoes – grape tomatoes or 2-3 firm but ripe whole tomatoes
  • Bell pepper
  • Mushrooms
  • Garlic
  • Dried oregano
  • Dried basil
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • Grated gruyere cheese – or fontina cheese
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
Ingredients to make veg eggplant rolls.

Different types of eggplant

Apparently there are about 12 different types, African Garden Egg, Bianca, Chinese Round Mauve, Graffiti, Indian, Japanese White Egg, Little Green, Ping Tung, Santana, Tango, Thai and of course Italian. To tell the truth I probably haven’t heard or seen 90% of these. I usually use the Globe, Graffiti and Italian the most. For this recipe I used the Italian type.

How to pick the perfect eggplant

It’s best to pick medium to small eggplants they are more tender and contain fewer seeds than the much bigger ones. You are going to find seeds in the eggplant, but no worries you can eat them, just make sure they are white and not black. Black seeds indicate a tougher older vegetable.

You can tell if it’s tender and young by its firmness, size, colour and uniformity. The best ones are tender but firm, with smooth, shiny skin. In good condition the stem should be bright green, as it turns brown it becomes less desirable.

I decided to grill the eggplant before making the Roll Ups because my husband doesn’t like as he says “mushy cooked food”. The biggest culprit of this mushiness, is Zucchini in his books.

I also didn’t want everything to be covered with the usual Tomato Sauce. Everything had to be fresh and needed to complement one another. And I think I managed to do just that. My daughter even ate the last one cold she liked them so much.

2 eggplant rolls on a white plate.

How to Make Eggplant Roll Ups

It all comes together very easily and quickly. In a medium frying pan sauté the chopped tomatoes, sliced mushrooms in a little olive oil with the fresh spices. While the mixture is cooking grill your eggplant slices.

cooking the vegetables in a small pot.
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    Once your mixture is cooked until tender, place it in a medium bowl and stir in the Gruyère or Fontal cheese and of course some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. Add some of this mixture to your grilled eggplant and roll them up.

    Adding cheese to the vegetable mixture and spooning on grilled eggplant.

    Place the rolls seam-side down in a lightly oiled baking dish and top with the remaining tomato mixture, sprinkle with some extra Parmesan cheese. 

    Rolled up and in a pan with vegetable mixture on top and grated parmesan cheese before baking.

    Bake for five minutes and then broil for two or three, until golden.

    the baked eggplant rollups in the pan.

    Is it necessary to place the eggplant under salt?

    It depends on the eggplant, if the eggplant is young and tender then I usually skip this step, although it does help make the dish more tender and less bitter. If you have time I recommend that you do do it. In a large bowl toss the sliced eggplant with a little salt, let sit for about 20-30 minutes, then drain, never rinse.

    Is Eggplant good for you?

    Eggplant which has vitamins A and C, they help protect against cell damage. It can also help cells process sugar better because it is high in a natural plant chemical called polyphenols, which is very helpful if you have diabetes.

    How to store it

    Store any leftovers in the refrigerator well wrapped or in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Re-heat in a low oven or microwave.

    And there you have the perfect Weeknight or Weekend Meatless Meal. Yummy, Cheesy and Easy, Grilled Eggplant Rolls. Buon Appetito!

    Eggplant rollups on a white plate.

    More Summer Recipes

    • Eggplant Ricotta Cheese Bake
    • Baked Fish in Marinara Sauce
    • Parsley Pesto Shrimp Pasta
    2 eggplant rolls on a white plate.

    Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

    Rosemary Molloy
    An easy delicious Grilled Eggplant Rolls recipe, filled with fresh tomatoes,mushrooms, peppers and double cheese. The Perfect Healthy Meal.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Resting Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8 roll ups
    Calories 227 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 medium slices of eggplant grilled**

    FRESH VEGGIE SAUCE

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 20 -25 cherry/grape tomatoes (sliced in half/ squish gently to remove seeds)
    • 1 pepper chopped
    • 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms 150 grams
    • 1 clove garlic chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon basil
    • 5 leaves fresh basil chopped
    • 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup grated gruyere or fontal cheese 50 grams
    • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese 50 grams + extra

    EXTRAS

    • 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • **Before you grill the eggplant, place slices not too thick in a bowl and sprinkle with a little salt, let sit for 30 minutes, drain, do not rinse, then grill slices. Set aside.
    • Lightly oil a small to medium baking dish. Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius)

    FRESH VEGGIE SAUCE

    • In a medium saucepan add olive oil, sliced tomatoes, chopped pepper, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, basil, basil leaves, hot pepper flakes and salt, cook on low to medium heat until golden and tender. (I let the mixture brown a bit).
    • Remove to a bowl and gently stir in gruyere or fontal cheese and Parmesan cheese.
    • Place a heaping tablespoon in the middle of each grilled eggplant slice, roll and place in prepared baking dish, top with the remaining Fresh Veggie Sauce and sprinkle with some Parmesan Cheese, bake for 5-10 minutes and then broil for approximately 2 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Notes

    If you want to change it up and add some meat, sliced or chopped Italian sausages would be delicious mixed and cooked with the vegetables.
    You can also use 2-3 whole tomatoes, chopped.
    Store any leftovers in the refrigerator well wrapped or in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Re-heat in a low oven or microwave.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 1207mgFiber: 15gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 1mg
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    Updated from July 4, 2016.

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      1. Kathy Bosco says

        November 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm

        Another question – can I make it the night before and bake it the next day?

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        • Rosemary says

          November 18, 2022 at 3:46 pm

          Hi Kathy, yes that would work. I hope you enjoy it. Take care!

          Reply
      2. Kathy Bosco says

        November 16, 2022 at 6:28 pm

        Hi – can I roast/bake the eggplant instead of grilling?

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        • Rosemary says

          November 16, 2022 at 10:53 pm

          Hi Kathy, yes that would work too. Let me know how it goes. Take care!

          Reply
      3. Mahrukh says

        November 30, 2018 at 12:40 pm

        5 stars
        Such a great idea, eat healthy with full of flavour. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 30, 2018 at 2:11 pm

          Thanks Mahrukh, hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      4. Ann says

        July 7, 2016 at 12:11 pm

        5 stars
        What a great recipe. I never would have thought to stuff eggplant with vegetables. Most of my family doesn’t like a lot of sauce on pasta or eggplant. They’ll definitely love the idea of no sauce at all. Thank you.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 8, 2016 at 3:55 pm

          Thanks Ann, hope you enjoy it, let me know. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      5. Ddiane P. says

        July 6, 2016 at 6:16 pm

        This looks delicious, Rosemary. Will be making this soon!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 6, 2016 at 6:28 pm

          Thanks Diane, hope you enjoy it, let me know.

          Reply
      6. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

        July 5, 2016 at 10:38 pm

        Such a flavorful grilled eggplant recipe!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 6, 2016 at 6:41 pm

          Thanks Megan, fast and easy too.

          Reply
      7. Kristen Chidsey says

        July 5, 2016 at 3:00 pm

        This is so perfect! I love how every element is fresh and that you decided not to smoother in sauce. Perfection!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 6, 2016 at 7:39 pm

          Thanks Kristen, I liked the idea of no sauce also. Have a great day.

          Reply

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