Eggplant Lasagna Roll-Ups by @minimalistbaker

1h10

4 servings

🍆

900 g

Eggplant

🧂

5 g

Salt

🍋

15 ml

Lemon juice

🫘

400 g

Tofu

🧀

15 g

Nutritional yeast

🌿

10 g

Basil

🌿

1 g

Oregano

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🧀

25 g

Vegan parmesan

🍅

680 g

Marinara sauce

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Trim
    • eggplant

    Trim the 2 eggplants and slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick strips.

  3. Drain
    • eggplant
    • sea salt

    Sprinkle the eggplant strips with 1 teaspoon sea salt and let them drain for 20 minutes.

  4. Rinse
    • eggplant

    Rinse the salted eggplant strips in a colander and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.

  5. Arrange
    • eggplant
    • olive oil

    Arrange the eggplant strips on the lined baking sheets and brush them with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  6. Bake
    • eggplant

    Bake the eggplant for 15 minutes, turning once, until pliable and lightly browned.

  7. Mash
    • firm tofu

    Mash the 14 ounces firm tofu in a mixing bowl until it has a ricotta-like texture.

  8. Mix
    • firm tofu
    • lemon juice
    • nutritional yeast

    Mix the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, basil, oregano, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and black pepper into the tofu.

  9. Spread
    • marinara sauce

    Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of the baking dish.

  10. Spoon
    • eggplant
    • firm tofu

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons tofu filling onto each baked eggplant strip and roll each strip tightly.

  11. Place
    • eggplant
    • marinara sauce

    Place the eggplant rolls seam-side down in the sauced baking dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.

  12. Bake
    • eggplant
    • marinara sauce

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the eggplant is tender and slightly browned.

  13. Sprinkle
    • vegan parmesan

    Sprinkle the roll-ups with vegan parmesan and serve warm.

Eggplant Lasagna Roll-Ups by @minimalistbaker

1h10

4 servings

🍆

900 g

Eggplant

🧂

5 g

Salt

🍋

15 ml

Lemon juice

🫘

400 g

Tofu

🧀

15 g

Nutritional yeast

🌿

10 g

Basil

🌿

1 g

Oregano

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🧀

25 g

Vegan parmesan

🍅

680 g

Marinara sauce

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
  2. Step 2/13

    Trim the 2 eggplants and slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick strips.

    🍆eggplant
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  3. Step 3/13

    Sprinkle the eggplant strips with 1 teaspoon sea salt and let them drain for 20 minutes.

    🍆eggplant
    🧂sea salt
    🍳baking sheet
  4. Step 4/13

    Rinse the salted eggplant strips in a colander and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.

    🍆eggplant
    🧺colander
    🧻paper towels
  5. Step 5/13

    Arrange the eggplant strips on the lined baking sheets and brush them with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

    🍆eggplant
    🫒olive oil
    🍳baking sheet
    🥄spatula
  6. Step 6/13

    Bake the eggplant for 15 minutes, turning once, until pliable and lightly browned.

    🍆eggplant
    🍳baking sheet
  7. Step 7/13

    Mash the 14 ounces firm tofu in a mixing bowl until it has a ricotta-like texture.

    🫘firm tofu
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork
  8. Step 8/13

    Mix the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, basil, oregano, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and black pepper into the tofu.

    🫘firm tofu
    🍋lemon juice
    🧀nutritional yeast
    🌿fresh basil
    🌿dried oregano
    🫒olive oil
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork
    🥄measuring spoons
  9. Step 9/13

    Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of the baking dish.

    🍅marinara sauce
    🍳baking dish
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄spatula
  10. Step 10/13

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons tofu filling onto each baked eggplant strip and roll each strip tightly.

    🍆eggplant
    🫘firm tofu
    🍳baking sheet
    🥄measuring spoons
  11. Step 11/13

    Place the eggplant rolls seam-side down in the sauced baking dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.

    🍆eggplant
    🍅marinara sauce
    🍳baking dish
    🥄spatula
  12. Step 12/13

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the eggplant is tender and slightly browned.

    🍆eggplant
    🍅marinara sauce
    🍳baking dish
  13. Step 13/13

    Sprinkle the roll-ups with vegan parmesan and serve warm.

    🧀vegan parmesan
    🍳baking dish

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fruit, Condiments, Seasonings, Oils, Plant-Based Dairy Alternative, Sauces

Ingredients

Eggplant, Salt, Lemon juice, Tofu, Nutritional yeast, Basil, Oregano, Olive oil, Black pepper, Vegan parmesan, Marinara sauce

Notes

Eggplant (sliced), Salt (used to salt eggplant slices and season filling), Tofu (for the filling), Vegan parmesan (optional, for extra cheesiness and topping), Marinara sauce (for the baking dish and topping)

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Calories

290 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Carbohydrates: 26g, Dietary fiber: 8g, Total fat: 15g, Sugars: 11g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 4mg, Potassium: 720mg, Sodium: 760mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 14mg, Vitamin K: 20mcg, Folate: 65mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

1 hour 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, colander, paper towels, mixing bowl, fork, measuring cups, measuring spoons, baking sheet, parchment paper, baking dish, spatula

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight meal, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@minimalistbaker

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Creamy, Saucy, Bubbly

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Herby, Tomato-rich, Umami

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until hot throughout), freezer : 3 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)