# @giallolovesitaly on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@giallolovesitaly/video/7650496055204777238
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72693562-giallolovesitaly-tiktok
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-12T15:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** GialloZafferano Loves Italy (@giallolovesitaly) — https://gondola.cc/giallolovesitaly

## Caption

Creamy whipped ricotta, sweet roasted tomato sauce, tender Japanese eggplant, and crispy quinoa come together in a beautifully layered vegetarian dish 🍆🍅✨ Elegant, vibrant, and full of texture. @alberto marcolongo  Ingredients (Serves 4) Roasted Tomato Sauce About 2 ⅔ cups cherry tomatoes, halved (400 g) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and black pepper Whipped Ricotta About 1 cup whole milk ricotta (250 g) 2 tbsp milk (30 ml) Zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt Eggplant & Quinoa 2 Japanese eggplants About ½ cup quinoa (80 g) Extra virgin olive oil, as needed Salt Finish Small basil leaves Extra virgin olive oil Method Roasted Tomato Sauce Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet, cut-side up, and roast for 45–60 minutes, until lightly caramelized. Transfer to a blender and blend with a small drizzle of olive oil until smooth. Adjust the seasoning and set aside. Whipped Ricotta Combine the ricotta, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag or keep in a bowl until ready to serve. Crispy Quinoa Cook the quinoa in salted boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and spread on a tray to cool. Fry at 350°F (175°C) until puffed and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt. Eggplant Peel the Japanese eggplants. Cut them into large batons or thick wedges. Cook gently in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and completely tender. Season with salt. Roll the warm eggplant pieces in the crispy quinoa so it adheres evenly. To Serve Spoon the roasted tomato sauce onto each plate. Add several dollops of whipped ricotta. Arrange the quinoa-crusted eggplant on top. Finish with basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. #JapaneseEggplant #WhippedRicotta #VegetarianRecipe

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vegetarianrecipe, whippedricotta, japaneseeggplant

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