Aubergine And Zucchini Rolls Recipe
- 1 sm Aubergine, unpeeled
- 1 x Zucchini squash, unpeeled
- 1/4 tsp Extra virgin extra virgin olive oil Extra virgin olive oil spray
- 1/3 c. Bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp. Minced nuts, pine or possibly almond
- 1 Tbsp. Dry currants
- 1 Tbsp. Parsley
- 1 Tbsp. Pancetta or possibly prosciutto, dice (bacon or possibly ham) (or possibly chipotle With adobo)
- 2 Tbsp. Basic tomato sauce for pasta
- 1 x Egg white Salt and white pepper
- 1/4 c. Basic tomato sauce for pasta homemade or possibly bottled
- 2 slc Provolone cheese, or possibly caciott (sandwich sized slices)
- Preparation Time: 1:00
- STEP #1 - Cut 4 thin slices from the aubergine, lengthwise, 1/4 inch thick (6mm).
- Cut 4 slices from the zucchini, lengthwise, 1/8 inch thick (3mm).
- Use the small amount of extra virgin olive oil to lightly coat each slice of aubergine an zucchini.
- Use a broiler or possibly a large griddle to cook the vegetables (about 4 to 5 min per side for the aubergine and about 2 to 3 min per side fo the zucchini), till lighly golden brown.
- Transfer to a plate and let cold.
- STEP #2 - OVEN and STUFFING Spray individual non-metal casserole dishes or possibly a 1-qt casserole lightly, bottom and sides.
- Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 400F/200C.
- Mix the stuffing ingredients in a bowl, including the salt and pepper, unti blended.
- STEP #3 - The ROLLATINI are folded into thirds to envelope a log of stuffin On the cutting board, lay 1 aubergine slice flat with a long side toward you.
- Place 1 zucchini slice on top of it.
- Gently shape 2 to 3 Tbsp.
- of the stuffing into a log and place in the center, crosswise.
- Fold first one end then the other end of the vegetables over the stuffing.
- Place the rollatini, seam-side down, in the casserole.
- Repeat for the remaining rollatini.
- STEP #4 - Baking and topping.
- Cover with foil.
- Place in the oven, center rack, and immediately reduce the heat to 350F/180C.
- Bake till heated through 20 to 25 min.
- Remove from the oven and spoon the tomato sauce proportionately over the rolls and top with the thinly sliced provolone.
- Bake, uncovered, till the cheese melts and is attractively golden brown (about 6 to 8 min.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for a few min.
- Menu: bread, crisp salad with ceasar or possibly greek salad.
- When doubling - don't increase oil for coating, or possibly the egg white for binding, or possibly the tomato sauce for topping.
- These should be increased as nee Leftover TIP - Bake any extra aubergine or possibly zucchini.
- 1 Toss with cherry tomatoes cut in half, and diced red onion Splash a little (commercially prepared) balsamic vinaigrette on the mix Let stand, covered, in the refrigerator no more than 24 hrs.
- Serve as a salad.
- 2 Dice.
- Add in to canned minestrone soup.
aubergine, zucchini, olive oil, bread crumbs, nuts, currants, parsley, bacon, tomato sauce, egg white salt, tomato sauce, provolone cheese
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/aubergine-and-zucchini-rolls-71398 (may not work)