Eggplant Rolls with Ricotta and Honey
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Eggplant Rolls with Ricotta and Honey

Grilled eggplant rolls filled with a creamy lemon and honey-scented ricotta stuffing, garnished with sun-dried tomatoes, crushed pistachios, and fresh basil.

Prep⏱️ 20 min
Cook🔥 15 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 2 eggplants
  • 7 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh basil leaves, to taste
  • 8-10 sun-dried cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 oz crushed pistachios

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Directions

  1. 1

    Grill the eggplant slices with a bit of olive oil until they are tender and lightly browned.

  2. 2

    Mix the ricotta with the honey, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and chopped basil.

  3. 3

    Place a small amount of this filling on each eggplant slice, add a sun-dried tomato, then roll them up.

  4. 4

    Arrange the rolls on a serving plate, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, and garnish with fresh basil.

💡 Chef's Tip

You can prepare these rolls in advance and serve them at room temperature. For a better presentation, let the eggplant slices cool before filling them.