Baked Eggplant Rolls stuffed with Ham and Light Cheese

🍆 Eggplant Rolls: The Fun and Fit Dinner

If you find it difficult to introduce vegetables into the family diet, these rolls are your best ally. When baked, eggplant acquires a malleable and soft texture reminiscent of pasta, allowing for the creation of vegetable cannelloni without flour. The classic filling of quality cooked ham and low-fat cheese guarantees a familiar flavor that everyone likes. By lightly gratinating them, the cheese melts, creating a delicious contrast with the eggplant skin. It is an excellent way to enjoy a hot, comforting, and very low-carbohydrate dish, ideal for staying in shape without feeling like you are \"on a diet.\"

🌿 Why is it exceptionally healthy?

• Low Carb: Replacing pasta with eggplant slices drastically reduces the glycemic load of the dinner.
• Rich in Potassium: Eggplant helps fight fluid retention and is beneficial for muscle health.
• Protein and Calcium: Light cheese provides calcium for bones and protein for satiety without excess fat.

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Slicing: Cut a large eggplant into longitudinal slices about 5mm thick. Season and let rest to release bitterness.
2. Pre-cooking: Griddle the slices with a drop of oil for 2 minutes per side until they are flexible.
3. Filling Prep: Use slices of cooked ham (minimum 90% meat) and slices of light Havarti or Mozzarella cheese.
4. Assembly: Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each eggplant slice. Roll them up firmly.
5. Arrangement: Place the rolls in a baking dish with the seam side down so they don’t open.
6. Gratin: Add a bit of oregano and a sprinkle of grated cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until the cheese bubbles.