Spinach & Eggplant Canneloni

11 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants (1.2kg)
  • cooking spray
  • 375 g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid
  • 250 g low-fat ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 13 cup kalamata olive, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 13 cup flat leaf parsley
  • 14 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim each eggplant into a rectangle; cut lengthwise into 6 slices.
  2. 2
    Spray with cooking oil.
  3. 3
    Heat a large frying pan over moderate heat.
  4. 4
    Cook eggplant, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden and tender.
  5. 5
    Transfer to a plate.
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, combine spinach, ricotta, sour cream and garlic in a medium saucepan.
  7. 7
    Cook and stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until hot.
  8. 8
    Let cook slightly.
  9. 9
    Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
  10. 10
    Spoon 2 tablespoons of ricotta mixture along shortest edge of eggplant; roll up to enclose.
  11. 11
    Place in a baking dish; cover with foil.
  12. 12
    Bake for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
  13. 13
    To serve, combine tomato, olives, capers and parsley in a bowl.
  14. 14
    Place eggplant on plates; top with tomato mixture and parmesan.

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