Aubergine and Mozzarella Stacks

Layered chargrilled aubergine and buffalo mozzarella stacks served with a fresh puréed tomato, chilli, and basil sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 410.7 kcals 1642.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.8 grams 51.2 grams
Fat 30.1 grams 120.5 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
28 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
Dairy
440
g
Buffalo Mozzarella
4 balls about 110g each
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
grated zest only
NutsSeeds
1
mugful
3
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
tsp
Rosemary
chopped fresh
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped for sauce
2
tbsp
Basil
chopped fresh
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for brushing
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the sauce
Vegetables
2
piece
Aubergine
sliced 1cm thick
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
deseeded and chopped
8
piece
Plum Tomatoes
skinned and chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Brush aubergine slices with oil and season.
  • Chargrill aubergine slices for 3 minutes per side until soft and leave to cool.
  • Mix chopped parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and rosemary to make gremolata.
  • Slice mozzarella into 1cm pieces.
  • Layer aubergine and mozzarella on a baking sheet with gremolata between layers.
  • Bake stacks for 15 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Sauté shallot, chilli, and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, and seasoning, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and cool the sauce.
  • Purée the sauce in a food processor, reheat, and serve alongside stacks.