Aubergine Cannelloni With Courgette And Smoked Salm

Name: Aubergine Cannelloni With Courgette And Smoked Salmon And Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lrg Aubergines; 2 x Courgettes; 1 x Garlic clove, finely minced Grated zest of 1/4 lemon; 1 1/2 x Lemons, juice of; 3 Tbsp. Dry white wine; 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 4 tsp Caster sugar Salt and freshly grnd black pepper; 36 x Basil leaves; 140 gm Sliced smoked salmon, (5z); 15 gm Chives, minced (1/2oz); 140 gm Cottage cheese, (5z); 3 Tbsp. Fromage frais; 1 Tbsp. Pine nuts, toasted; 100 gm Baby spinach, (3 1/2oz); 1 x Red onion, finely minced; 1/2 x Garlic clove, finely minced; 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp Caster sugar; 6 Tbsp. Tomato passata; 1 x Red, 1 green, and 1 yellow pepper; 4 x Tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and diced; 1 dsh Sweet chilli sauce

Servings: persons

2 lrg Aubergines
2 x Courgettes
1 x Garlic clove, finely minced Grated zest of 1/4 lemon
1 1/2 x Lemons, juice of
3 Tbsp. Dry white wine
3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp Caster sugar Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
36 x Basil leaves
140 gm Sliced smoked salmon, (5z)
15 gm Chives, minced (1/2oz)
140 gm Cottage cheese, (5z)
3 Tbsp. Fromage frais
1 Tbsp. Pine nuts, toasted
100 gm Baby spinach, (3 1/2oz)
1 x Red onion, finely minced
1/2 x Garlic clove, finely minced
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Caster sugar
6 Tbsp. Tomato passata
1 x Red, 1 green, and 1 yellow pepper
4 x Tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and diced
1 dsh Sweet chilli sauce

1
Heat the oven to 190 C/375 F/gas mark 5.
2
Cut the aubergines lenghways into very thin slices (about 1 mm thick), discarding the outer pcs (you should have 12 slices).
3
Lay the slices on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment.
4
Do the same with the courgettes.
5
Mix the garlic with the juice of 1 lemon, the wine, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 tsp sugar, salt and pepper, blend with a hand-blender and then brush on to the aubergine and courgette slices.
6
Bake for 10-15 min till tender.
7
While still hot lay 3 leaves of basil on each slice of aubergine and then lay a slice of courgette on top and leave to cold slighty.
8
This will release the oils from the basil into the aubergine.
9
Cut the smoked salmon into strips of a similar size to the courgette slices and lay a piece of salmon on top of each.
10
Mix the chives with the cottage cheese, fromage frais and pine nuts and season to taste with a small amount of salt and lots of black pepper.
11
Spread on to the smoked salmon and then roll up into 12 rolls.
12
To make the sauce: Soften the onion and garlic in the extra virgin olive oil over a low heat.
13
Add in the balsamic vinegar and sugar and simmer till reduced by half.
14
Add in the passata, peppers, and tomatoes and cook for 2 min.
15
Season to taste with salt, pepper and a dash of sweet chilli sauce.
16
Whisk the remaining lemon juice with the zest, the remaining 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
17
Toss the spinach in the lemon vinaigrette and then saute/fry for 30 seconds till just beginning to wilt.
18
Serve the aubergine cannelloni with the hot spinach and Provencal suace.
19
This could also be served cool.
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22396

kcal

Calories

1637

Fat

189

Carbs

1682

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lrg Aubergines, 2 x Courgettes, 1 x Garlic clove, finely minced Grated zest of 1/4 lemon, 1 1/2 x Lemons, juice of, and more.

Yes, Aubergine Cannelloni With Courgette And Smoked Salmon And Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aubergine Cannelloni With Courgette And Smoked Salmon And Recipe

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