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Aubergine Rolls

Cooking
15 دقيقة
Preparation
20 دقيقة
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 2 large aubergines
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 small bunch of parsley, chopped
  • 100 g pitted black olives, chopped
  • 100 g (⅔ cup) breadcrumbs
  • 100 g (1 cup) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 200 ml (¾ cup) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Cut the aubergines lengthwise into 2mm thick slices, sprinkle with salt on both sides and leave 40 min to drain excess water out over a sieve.
  2. Score the tomatoes with a knife and plunge them in boiling water for 2 minutes then into ice-cold water. Peel, deseed and finely chop.
  3. Mix the garlic, breadcrumbs, tomatoes, olives, ½ the cheese and ½ cup of olive oil.
  4. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Spread 1 tbsp of the mixture over each slice of aubergine, roll them and seal with a toothpick.
  6. Brush a baking dish with 2 tablespoons of olive oil then brush the aubergine rolls with the remaining oil and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake 15 minutes at 180°C. 

Tip: Can be served warm or cold.

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