Baked Stuffed Aubergine with Walnut and Roquefort

Roasted aubergines stuffed with a walnut and tomato mixture, topped with Roquefort and breadcrumbs, served with a smooth tomato sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 318.6 kcals 2548.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.2 grams 105.8 grams
Fat 25.5 grams 204 grams
Protein 9.1 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
200
g
Roquefort Cheese
vegetarian
GrainsCereals
50
g
Breadcrumbs
fresh, toasted
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
sprig
Rosemary
small sprig, fresh
1
sprig
Thyme
small sprig, fresh
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
60
g
Walnuts
lightly chopped
1
clove
Garlic
coarsely chopped
10
piece
Basil
small fresh leaves, shredded
1
unit
Oregano
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Virgin Olive Oil
for drizzling and frying
60
ml
Olive Oil
for sauce
Vegetables
4
piece
1
piece
White Onion
small, diced
6
piece
Tomatoes
diced
1
piece
Onion
medium, very finely sliced
400
g
Tomatoes
tinned, good-quality

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Halve the aubergines and score the flesh.
  • Place aubergines cut-side up on a tray, drizzle with oil, season, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Fry onions and garlic in oil, then add tomatoes and herbs until softened.
  • Scoop out and cube the roasted aubergine flesh, keeping the skins intact.
  • Mix aubergine flesh and walnuts into the tomato mixture, season, and fill the skins.
  • Top with crumbled cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake or grill until melted and crisp.
  • For the sauce, fry onion and garlic in oil, then simmer with tinned tomatoes and herbs for 40 minutes.
  • Blend the sauce to a smooth purée and season to taste.
  • Serve the hot stuffed aubergines with the tomato sauce.