Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls Recipe

Name: Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs lean meat; 3 tablespoons flour or 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1 small onion, grated; 1 garlic clove, grated; ¼ cup parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon chili pepper, to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ginger; ¼ teaspoon allspice; 3 medium tomatoes, skinned and diced or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, do not drain; 3 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted in 3 1/2 cups hot water (one 6-ounce can) or 1 cup tomato sauce diluted in 2 1/2 cups hot water or 3 ½ cups tomato juice; ¼ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ cup parsley, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs lean meat
3 tablespoons flour or 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 small onion, grated
1 garlic clove, grated
¼ cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon allspice
3 medium tomatoes, skinned and diced or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, do not drain
3 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted in 3 1/2 cups hot water (one 6-ounce can) or 1 cup tomato sauce diluted in 2 1/2 cups hot water or 3 ½ cups tomato juice
¼ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup parsley, to garnish

1
Broil, on both sides, drained eggplant slices after spraying or brushing them with olive oil, for about 10 minutes or until soft and browned in spots (they do not need to be fully cooked).
2
Mix kufta ingredients, and knead briefly.
3
Divide into 18 pieces, and form each into an elongated, oval shaped patty, about 3 1/2 inches long.
4
Broil patties turning once to brown on both sides, about 10 minutes (again they do not need to be fully cooked).
5
Make 18 rolls by putting a kufta patty crosswise at one end of a spread eggplant slice.
6
Roll up the eggplant slice around the kufta (this roll is traditionally secured by tying it with a parsley stalk softened in hot water).
7
Arrange finished rolls side by side, seam side down, in a glass baking pan, 11-by-7 inches or approximate size.
8
Spread diced tomatoes on rolls.
9
Add basil, sugar, salt and pepper to diluted tomato paste or sauce or juice.
10
Heat until it starts to bubble, or microwave for 3 minutes on high.
11
Pour liquid all over the rolls.
12
There should be enough liquid to cover them.
13
Add a little hot water if needed.
14
Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F.
15
,loosely covered, for about 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and nicely thickened.
16
Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with warm bread or cooked rice, along with salad.

125

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs lean meat, 3 tablespoons flour or 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 1 small onion, grated, 1 garlic clove, grated, and more.

Yes, Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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