Aubergine Gratin with Tomato Sauce and Salad

A comforting vegetarian dish featuring rolled aubergines with mozzarella, pine nuts, and sultanas, served with fresh tomato sauce and salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.4 kcals 2185.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.9 grams 127.5 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 15.7 grams 62.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Buffalo Mozzarella
Half thin slices and half roughly chopped
25
g
Parmesan
Shavings
Fruits
110
g
1
piece
Lemon Juice
A squeeze
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
Roughly chopped
1
handful
Basil
Fresh leaves, roughly chopped
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Basil
Roughly chopped for filling
50
g
Pine Nuts
Toasted
OilsFats
4
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the tomato sauce
4
ml
Olive Oil
For frying
3
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For salad dressing
Vegetables
2
piece
Aubergine
Cut lengthways into 0.5cm slices
110
g
Rocket
Leaves

Steps

  • Simmer oil, tomatoes, and garlic in a pan for 4 minutes until tomatoes break down.
  • Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.
  • Preheat the grill to high and season the aubergine slices.
  • Fry aubergine slices in oil for 3 minutes per side until golden and soft.
  • Drain aubergine on paper towels.
  • Scatter basil, sultanas, pine nuts, and chopped mozzarella over the aubergine slices.
  • Roll aubergines into pinwheels and secure with cocktail sticks.
  • Place rolls in an ovenproof dish, remove sticks, and top with tomato sauce.
  • Add mozzarella slices on top and season.
  • Grill for 4 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and brown.
  • Whisk balsamic, oil, and lemon juice to make the salad dressing.
  • Toss rocket and parmesan shavings into the dressing.
  • Serve the aubergine gratin alongside the salad.