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Cauliflower, Spinach & Feta Eggplant Roll-Ups

Cauliflower, Spinach & Feta Eggplant Roll-Ups

By: Lisa Guy

Spinach and other leafy greens contain good levels of iron, which has a positive effect on serotonin and dopamine levels to boost mood.


Servings

3

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, cut into thin slices lengthways
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice (approx. 1⁄2 medium cauliflower)
  • 3 cups roughly chopped baby spinach
  • Juice 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 70g crumbled feta plus extra for garnish
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1⁄2 cup hummus
  • Handful fresh basil or parsley to garnish
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts, to garnish

Method


  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line two baking trays with baking paper.
  • Place eggplant slices on the baking trays and drizzle in olive oil and season with sea salt.
  • Bake for 15 mins, or until soft and cooked through.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in your frying pan with some olive oil. Add cauliflower rice, baby spinach, lemon juice and Italian herbs and cook for 3-4 mins. Toss through feta and then set aside.
  • Pour diced tomatoes into your baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Spread each eggplant slice with a heaped tbsp of hummus and then top with cauliflower mixture. Roll and then place seam down in your baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 mins and then top with extra feta, fresh herbs and pine nuts.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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