Eggplant Involtini | The Reckless Foodie

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant
• Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper
• 5 – 10 Kalamata olives (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves to serve
• 1 Large Onion
• Maple Syrup or Honey (2-3 Tbsp)
• Water
• Slow cooked Tomato Sauce (if making your own)
• 2 – 3 cans of chopped tomatoes (or one puree and other tomatoes)
• a few cloves chopped garlic
• Tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
• Dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs
• Water as needed (if you are slow cooking)
• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight and well rinsed)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Garlic – to taste