Keto Vegetarian Eggplant Rollatini

This Eggplant Rollatini recipe is a twist on a traditional Eggplant Parmesan and this is a vegetarian version. “Rollatini” is an Americanized version of the Italian word “involtini,” which describes small bundles of food made by rolling thin slices of meat or produce around a filling. 

Here I, have pan fried eggplant slices instead of deep frying. For the sauce have used my Keto Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce. While this was baking in the oven great aroma of all deliciousness filled my kitchen. Try this and you will love it. This recipe works great as a vegetarian side for potluck & parties.

Serves - 4
Ingredients
2 Large Eggplants/Brinjals
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
½ Cup Keto Roasted Tomato Sauce
1 Medium Red Onion
2 Clove Garlic - Minced
2 Tablespoons Coriander or Basil Leaves - chopped
Salt & Red Pepper Flakes - to taste
½ Cup Homemade Basil Pesto 
½ Cup Greek Yogurt / Hung Curd
100 Grams Feta Cheese
1/3 Cup Pizza Cheese
1 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander / Basil Leaves - for garnish
Method
For The Sauce

Heat olive oil in a pan. Saute chopped onion, minced garlic until translucent. Add roasted tomato sauce, salt, red pepper flakes and cook until the sauce thickens.
Prepare The Eggplants

Trim off the ends of the eggplants. Slice them lengthwise into ¼ inch slices. Salt the eggplant slices generously and place them in a colander. Set aside for 20 minutes to draw moisture out of the eggplant.
Then rinse off the slices in water and pat them dry using paper towels.

Brush the slices with olive oil on both sides. Heat a griddle and roast the eggplants for about 5 minutes per side until browned. 

Set aside and allow to cool.

For The Stuffing
In a bowl, combine thick basil pesto, greek yogurt and feta cheese. Mix well and season to taste.

Place the pesto mixture on the broader side of an eggplant slice (about a teaspoon of the filling), gently roll it away from you and place it in the baking try with seam side facing down.

Continue with the remaining eggplant slices.
Preheat oven to 180°C.
To Assemble

Spread the sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. 

Arrange all the rolled eggplants.

Again spread a layer of tomato sauce.

Sprinkle with pizza cheese on top and basil leaves. Cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden brown. 

Remove from the oven.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
The combination of flavors and textures is fantastic. The filling offers a bright, creamy contrast to the silky eggplant, and the pesto adds delicious taste.  Enjoy! 
My Notes
Instead of greek yogurt you can use extra-firm tofu or paneer/cottage cheese.

Labels: Eggplant, Brinjal, Vegetarian, Cheese, Keto, Low Carb, Baked, Feta Cheese, Pesto Sauce, Holiday Side Dish, American, International Cuisine

Welcome to Holiday Side Dish Week 2025. See below for different side dish recipes to help you plan your holiday meals. Friday Holiday Side Dish Recipes

 

• Homemade Green Bean Casserole by Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
• Baked Pumpkin Rice Casserole by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Sweet Potato and Leek Gratin by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples by Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Keto Vegetarian Eggplant Rollatini by Sneha's Recipe
• Pear Compote by Art of Natural Living
• Creamy Baked Orzo by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Cheese Stuffed Garlic Rolls by Magical Ingredients

Leftover Chocolate Cake Shake#SundayFunday

When you live in a two-person household, you always end with leftovers. Had Leftover Mocha Cake and Eggless Vanilla Ice Cream (which I often make) in the freezer. So here is the invention of a cake cum shake.

An American food/dessert, Chocolate Cake Shake. Today, am sharing my easy way to make this. This shake has  taste of both cake and milk  shake, is blends so well that you will love it.  This is perfect for summer a drink that will keep you cool in the scorching summer heat. 

Since I had just a big slice of cake could make only one serving, the next day he asked to make it again.. smiled and replied no cake so no shake.

If you want you can garnish this with a scoop of ice cream or frost it with whipped cream.. makes it an extra treat. 

Ingredients  

2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
1/3 Cup  Milk
1 Big Slice Leftover Cake
Method

First, combine the ice cream and milk in a blender.Next, add the chocolate cake. Blend until smooth.

Pour into a glass. If you like, garnish with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. No extra calories so minus the garnish.

Enjoy!!

Labels :  American, Dessert, Mid-day treat, Leftover series, Cake. Milk Shake, Vanilla,  Ice Cream, Sunday Funday

Sunday FunDay  - Leftover Valentine Day Candy 

• A Sweet-Cuterie Platter + Cupid's Blend Cookies from Culinary Cam
• Cinnamon Heart Imperial Liqueur from Food Lust People Love
• Double Chocolate Caramel Stuffed Cookies from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Leftover Chocolate Cake Shake from Sneha's Recipe
• Peppermint Patty Brownie Bites from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• VORP from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Super Delicious Keto Salad#SundayFunday

This is a sugar-free, sweet and tangy salad  and is favorite of ours. Since this salad & dressing contains a hard boiled egg, I would recommend using it up within 3 -4 days.

Ingredients 
2 Medium Tomatoes
1 Avocado - diced
1 Cucumber - diced
2 Boiled Egg - chopped
2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves - chopped
1 Cup Lettuce Leaves - shredded - optional
3 Tablespoons Black & Green Olives - sliced
1 Green Chilly  - chopped
3 Tablespoons Keto Thousand Island Dressing
Method

Just mix all the salad ingredients together, drizzle the Keto Thousand Island Dressing . give a good mix. 

Serve & Enjoy!!

Labels: American, Egg, Keto, Avocado, Olives, Tomato, Salad, Homemade, International Cuisine, Sunday Funday

BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Caprese Prosciutto Salad from Food Lust People Love
Mexican Street Corn Salad from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Roasted Beet & Blackberry Salad from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Roasted Beet Salad with Horseradish Dressing from Palatable Pastime
Strawberry & Green Bean Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni
Super Delicious Keto Salad from Sneha's Recipe
Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Thai Beef Salad) from Culinary Cam 

Cheesy Chicken Nachos With Doritos#SundayFunday

These Doritos are with melted gouda cheese, homemade refried beans, spicy  chicken mince  in taco seasoning and a sprinkling of coriander, they are fantastic.  Whatever you would normally use on your nachos just use on the Doritos. Pop the tray into the oven at 180°C for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has  just melted. That’s it, easy, peasy and delicious snack or appetizer to serve for a party.

Ingredients

Doritos
Chicken Mince
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Gouda
Homemade Refried Beans
Sliced Onion
Chopped Scallions Greens
For The Chicken Mince With Taco Seasonings
½ Kg Chicken Mince
2 Tablespoons Chopped Onions
1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning

Method
For The Chicken Mince With Taco Seasonings

In a large sauté pan, cook the chicken mince, breaking it up, for about 4 -5 minutes. Add onions, homemade taco seasoning sauté until the onion is translucent. Set aside.
Place a layer of Doritos on the serving dish. Top with homemade refried beans. Then the shredded cheese (I used Gouda cheese).

Bake at 180°C for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted
Don’t bake the Doritos nachos too long or they’ll start to get a little crispy on top. 

Garnish them with sliced onions & chopped scallion greens.
These tasted so very, very good! My friends enjoyed these. You will definitely want to make these nachos with Doritos the next time you have a party or a get together. They make a wonderful snack, party dish, appetizer or even a casual dinner.

Labels: Baked, Doritos, Nachos, Chicken Mince, Party pleasers ,Refried Beans, Cheese, Mexican, Homemade, American

National Corn Chip Day for #SundayFunday 

• Cheesy Chicken Nachos With Doritos by Sneha’s Recipe
• Chilaquiles by Palatable Pastime
• Chili Frito Pie by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Elotes Dip by Culinary Cam
• Frito Pie by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Nuts and Bolts Chex Mix by Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Keto Avocado & Basil Green Goddess Dressing#SundayFunday

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You will love this finger licking creamy keto, vegan, whole30, gluten free dressing. It's such a pleasing and beautifully green, full of and herby flavors and nutrition.

You can use this creamy, he4rby dressing on top of a fresh salad or as a dipping sauce for fries., snacks, drizzle it on top of eggs, or use it inside wraps and even bake chicken.

Ingredients
1 Large Ripe Avocado
6 -7 Tablespoon Water
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
2 Cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley
2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives
3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil
¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Black pepper to taste

Method

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Add all the ingredients except oil to your blender. Pulse until everything is broken down slightly.
Turn the blender on low-medium, and slowly drizzle the oil in as it blends until incorporated. Season to taste. 

Tran4sfer to an airtight container and pour extra virgin olive oil on top about an inch above it ( this helps the dressing not to turn black or mild dew).

My Notes
Store in the refrigerator it stay's good for 4-5 days.

Nutritional information & Macros
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
Fat 19.6g
Protein 1.2g
Total Carbs 4.7g
Net Carbs 1.7g

Labels: Whole30, Dressing, American, Keto, Avocado, Basil ,Low Carb, Gluten free, Olive Oil, Creamy, Vegan, Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday: Fresh Basil  

• Sicilian Caponata from Pandemonium Noshery
• Creamy Turkey Pesto Risotto from Amy's Kitchen Adventures
• Honeydew Caprese Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Keto Avocado & Basil Green Goddess Dressing from Sneha’s Recipe
• Pad Kee Mao (Thai Drunken Noodles) from Palatable Pastime
• Pesto Bread from Karen’s Kitchen Stories   

Pineapple Pound Bundt Cake#BundtBakers

For bundt bakers this month our host is Patricia of Patyco Candybar and the theme is "Tribute to the Recipes of June 2014 Bundt Bakers". I have choose this recipe from Mangolidays. For more details on this cake check her blog here. The only changes I made was reduced the sugar in the cake, I, used ¾ cup caster sugar. The sweetness is just perfect.

1 Cup = 200ml 
Ingredients
225 Grams Unsalted Butter
¾ Cup Caster Sugar
1 Teaspoon grated lemon zest
¼ Cup Honey
5 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
1/3 Cup Crushed Pineapple - well-drained
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
¼ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Cardamom powder
Icing Sugar for dusting

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a bundt pan well (10"ring mold).  
Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add honey and beat to combine.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla and pineapple and stir or beat to combine.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients and stir or beat until just combined.
Spoon batter into prepared ring mold. 

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Cool cake in the pans for 10 minutes. Un mold the cake from pan and cool completely on a wire rack. 

Dust cakes with icing sugar just before serving.  

Labels: American, Bundt, Dessert, Pineapple, Bundt Bakers

#BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all of our lovely Bundts by following our Pinterest board. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.Updated links for all of our past events and more information about BundtBakers, can be found on our home page.
Let's take a look at the different Bundts that everyone baked up with us today   

• Patyco Candybar: Guava and Pineapple Impossible Cake 
• Food Lust People Love: Orange Passion Guava Bundt Cake 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Pineapple Lime Mini Bundts 
• All That’s Left Are The Crumbs: Pineapple Pound Cake 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Pineapple Pound Bundt Cake  

Churros French Toast#SundayFunday

My Mom is my favorite person in the universe, so for today's brunch made her easy and quick Churros French Toast. I know mummy this was your to go recipe and a favorite one too.

The most amazing, most buttery French toast you will ever have, coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze (optional)!

Ingredients
8 Big Bread slice (cut in length)
¾ Cup Caster Sugar
¼ Cup Cinnamon powder
¾ Cup Cream
¼ Teaspoon Anise seed powder
3 Large Eggs
Vanilla essence few drops
Butter or Desi Ghee for frying
Method

Make long slices of each bread slice ( I cut each into 3 pieces). 

Now whisk cream, eggs, egg yolks, cinnamon powder, anise seed powder and vanilla essence well.

Now dip bread slices and fry till golden.

Take out in a serving platter, sprinkle caster sugar and cinnamon powder mix.  

Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.  

Labels: Mexican, American, Breakfast, Cinnamon, Bread Slices, Sugar, Egg, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday our theme is Mother's Day Brunch.

• Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Brownie Bottomed Raspberry Cheesecake
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Molettes de Jamon y Frijole
• Food Lust People Love: Fresh Peach Cream Pie
• Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Oil-Cured Fromage Blanc-Stuffed Nasturtium Leaves
• Sneha’s Recipe: Churros French Toast
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Thepla - Gujarati Flatbread
• Cook with Renu: Avocado Stuffed Celery Sticks (Oil-Free)