Monaco-style Stuffed Eggplant Rolls (Roulés d'aubergines farcis à la monégasque)

Roulés d'aubergines farcis à la monégasque, or Monaco-style Stuffed Eggplant Rolls, are a delicious and elegant dish from Monégasque cuisine. This recipe features tender eggplant slices filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, tomatoes, and herbs, then rolled up and baked to perfection.

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Monaco-style Stuffed Eggplant Rolls (Roulés d'aubergines farcis à la monégasque)

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until softened. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the diced tomatoes and parsley, then simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each eggplant slice, then roll them up and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the stuffed eggplant rolls with grated Parmesan cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Serve the Roulés d'aubergines farcis à la monégasque hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Baking sheet Baking dish

Tools

Skillet Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Roulés d'aubergines farcis à la monégasque with a side of mixed green salad and crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked quinoa and finely chopped vegetables.

Cost

$15