Baked Aubergine Rolls Filled with Mozzarella

Golden fried aubergine slices rolled with basil and mozzarella, then baked in a homemade tomato sauce with parmesan topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1210.3 kcals 2420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.6 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 97.9 grams 195.8 grams
Protein 51.2 grams 102.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
Lightly beaten
40
g
Parmesan Cheese
Freshly grated or vegetarian hard cheese
300
g
Mozzarella Cheese
Roughly sliced
GrainsCereals
30
g
Plain Flour
Equivalent to 2 tbsp
NutsSeeds
18
piece
Basil
Large fresh leaves
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground to taste
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
OilsFats
100
ml
Olive Oil
For frying
60
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Equivalent to 4 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Aubergine
Cut lengthways into 6 slices about 5mm thick
1
piece
Onion
Small, finely chopped
0.5
stalk
Celery
Finely chopped
400
g

Steps

  • Sweat garlic, onion, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  • Stir in tomatoes, season, and simmer gently for 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Dust aubergine slices in flour and dip in beaten egg.
  • Fry slices in 1 cm of hot oil until golden on both sides.
  • Drain slices on kitchen paper and season with salt, pepper, and 25g of parmesan.
  • Place basil and mozzarella slices on each aubergine and roll tightly.
  • Spread tomato sauce in an ovenproof dish and arrange rolls on top.
  • Spoon over remaining sauce and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and serve with salad.