Best 7 Eggplant And Tomato Gratin Recipes

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Eggplant and tomato gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is made with layers of eggplant, tomatoes, cheese, and spices, and is typically baked until golden brown and bubbly. This dish is a great way to use up summer vegetables, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a cheesy, gooey gratin or a lighter, healthier version, there is a recipe out there to suit your needs.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED TOMATO AND EGGPLANT GRATIN



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Provided by Aaron May

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup panko
1/2 cup grated pecorino
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped heirloom tomatoes
1 1/4 cups tomato puree
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sriracha
5 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 large eggplants, cut vertically and flesh scooped out (reserve eggplant skin)
1 cup grated or finely chopped fresh whole milk buffalo mozzarella (or other mozzarella cheese)

Steps:

  • For the gratin topping: Combine the panko, pecorino, oil, oregano salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with the oil.
  • For the eggplant and tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the onions, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, tomato puree, oil, soy, sriracha, garlic and eggplant flesh in a large bowl. Add half of the gratin topping. With your hands or two spoons, gently mix the vegetables and topping until thoroughly combined.
  • Put the scooped-out eggplants in a baking dish. Pour the eggplant and tomato mixture into the eggplants and top each with the remaining gratin topping. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Bake, uncovered, until the eggplants are tender and the tops are lightly browned, 45 to 60 minutes. If after 30 minutes the tops are browning too rapidly, cover the dish with foil for the remaining cooking time.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with olive oil to taste.

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



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This is a delicious, low-fat version of eggplant Parmesan. Instead of the usual heavy, breaded fried eggplant, here the eggplant is roasted and sliced, then layered with a rich tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan, and baked in a hot oven until bubbly.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small or 1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste)
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, quartered if you have a food mill, peeled, seeded and chopped if you don't, or 1 1/2 (28-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, with juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 sprigs fresh basil
2 pounds eggplant, roasted
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Roast the eggplant.
  • Meanwhile, to make the tomato sauce, heat the olive oil in a large, heavy, preferably nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about a minute, and add the tomatoes, salt (1/2 to 1 teaspoon), pepper, sugar, and basil sprigs. Turn the heat up to medium-high and when the tomatoes are bubbling, stir well and turn the heat back to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and are beginning to stick to the pan, about 25 minutes. Remove the basil sprigs, wiping any sauce that adheres to them back into the sauce.
  • Put the sauce through the fine blade of a food mill if you have not peeled the tomatoes. Otherwise pulse in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until coarsely pureed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Set aside 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and mix with the breadcrumbs. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with olive oil. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce over the bottom of the dish. Slice the roasted eggplant about 1/4 inch thick and set an even layer of the slices over the tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon a layer of sauce over the eggplant and sprinkle with basil and Parmesan. Repeat the layers one or two more times, depending on the shape of your dish and the size of your eggplant slices, ending with a layer of sauce topped with the Parmesan/breadcrumb mixture you set aside. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top. Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and browned on the top and edges. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 808 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

TOMATO, SQUASH AND EGGPLANT GRATIN



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This is one of the simplest Provençal gratins, a dish that takes a little bit of time to assemble, then bakes on its own for 1 1/2 hours. It tastes best the day after it's made.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ripe, firm tomatoes, round or Roma, sliced thin
1 red torpedo onion, sliced thin
1/2 to 3/4 pound zucchini, preferably mixed green and yellow, sliced thin
1 long, thin eggplant, sliced thin (if all you can find is a bulbous eggplant, cut in half or in quarters and slice it thin)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus a few sprigs
2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart rectangular or oval baking dish.
  • Combine the vegetables in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil, chopped rosemary and thyme leaves and toss gently.
  • Arrange the vegetables in rows in the baking dish in this order: tomato slice, eggplant slice, tomato slice, squash slice, onion slice, tomato slice, eggplant slice, tomato slice, etc. Each slice of eggplant should have a tomato slice on either side. The vegetables should not be lying flat; they should be arranged in the dish as if you had stacked them, then lay the whole stack in the dish, all of the rounds slanting slightly to one side. Insert the herb sprigs into the dish. Pour any juice left in the bowl on top. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Place in the oven and bake 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 30 minutes, until the vegetables are thoroughly tender and lightly colored on the edges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 128, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 565 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



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Make and share this Eggplant and Tomato Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Onions

Time 47m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small eggplants (250 g total)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion, finely sliced in rings (vidalia or spanish)
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 large tomatoes, finely sliced
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cut the ends of the eggplants, then cut in slices of 1/2 inch thickness. In an oven proof dish, mix eggplants, garlic and half oil, half salt and half pepper (I mixed everything in a large bowl). Lay out the eggplant slices in one layer in a baking dish (I used a large baking pan and I made half recipe). Cook under the preheated grill of the oven (6 inches apart from the grill), for about 6 minutes or until golden (flip them one time).
  • In a large baking dish (I sprayed it with PAM), put half of the eggplants, cover with onion slices and sprinkle with half of the italian seasoning. Drizzle with half of the remaining oil and sprinkle with half of the remaining salt and pepper. Do another layer the same way with tomato slices then cover with remaining eggplant. Add italian seasoning. Cook in the preheated oven of 400F for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Sprinkle with asiago and mozzarella and put under preheated grill for 1 minute or until the cheese has melted and is golden.

CRISP TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANT BREAD GRATIN



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium eggplant, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced or mashed
One 14-ounce loaf rustic white bread, crusts removed and bread sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
3 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 teaspoon thyme leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. In a colander, toss the eggplant and zucchini with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain well and gently squeeze out any excess liquid. 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the olive oil with the garlic. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garlic-infused oil. Tear the bread into 2-inch pieces and line the bottom of the baking dish with bread, fitting the pieces tightly together. Drizzle the bread with 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the bread with half of the basil. 3. In a medium bowl, toss the eggplant and zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the tomato slices with salt and pepper. Arrange the eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes over the bread, overlapping them if necessary. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves, salt and pepper and drizzle with the remaining garlic oil. 4. Bake the gratin for about 40 minutes, until the vegetables begin to brown and the bottom of the bread is golden brown. Remove the vegetable gratin from the oven and let stand until cooled slightly, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining basil, cut into pieces and serve. MAKE AHEAD The gratin can be baked up to 2 hours in advance. Reheat in a 350° oven or serve at room temperature.

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



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Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Bake     Lunch     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium eggplants (2-1/2 pounds total), sliced 1/2 inch thick
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Fontina cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place sliced tomatoes on paper toweling; sprinkle with salt. Place paper toweling on top. Let stand 30 minutes. Pat top of tomatoes to remove as much liquid as possible. 2. Prepare outdoor grill with medium-hot coals, or heat gas grill to medium-hot, or heat oven broiler. 3. Coat eggplant on both sides with nonstick cooking spray. 4. Grill eggplant slices 6 inches from coals, or broil on baking sheet coated with cooking spray, 6 inches from heat, 5 minutes on each side or until tender. 5. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. 6. Coat large, shallow oval baking dish (about 15 x 10 inches) with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange eggplant and tomato slices, alternating, around and slightly up sides of baking dish. Avoid overlapping too much; try to keep in single layer. Place a few down center of dish. Sprinkle with oregano, basil and garlic. Pour heavy cream over top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil. 7. Bake in 350 degrees F oven 45 minutes, until bubbly. Remove foil. Bake 10 minutes, until cheese is golden. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



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This is an eggplant Parmesan of sorts on top of a bed of Israeli couscous. If you've made fresh tomato sauce over the summer or you're still getting wonderful tomatoes at the farmers' market, use fresh tomato sauce; otherwise, use canned tomatoes for your marinara sauce. You can substitute cooked grains for the Israeli couscous; if you don't tolerate gluten, try the recipe using cooked brown rice instead. I like to use Japanese or baby Italian eggplants for this.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds eggplant (2 medium globe eggplants or 4 to 6 smaller or Japanese eggplants), sliced into rounds, about 1/3 inch thick
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil (plus additional for oiling the foil and baking dish)
2 cups cooked Israeli couscous (see below). You can also use regular couscous or any other cooked grain.
2 cups fresh tomato sauce or marinara sauce made from canned tomatoes
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup, tightly packed)
Torn or slivered basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat foil generously with olive oil. Toss eggplant slices with salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Line baking sheet with the slices in a single layer (you may need 2 baking sheets, or do this in batches). Place in oven and roast for 15 minutes. Eggplant will look dry on surface but should be soft when pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and, wearing oven mitts, carefully fold the foil up in half over the eggplant and crimp edges to create a sealed packet. Allow eggplant to steam inside the packet for another 15 minutes (you can cook couscous during this time). Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
  • Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with olive oil. Place cooked Israeli couscous in a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce. Spoon into baking dish in an even layer.
  • Remove eggplant slices from foil packet (they should be thoroughly tender), and layer on top of couscous, overlapping slices slightly. Cover with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place in oven and bake 30 minutes, until browned and bubbling. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with torn or slivered basil leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 625 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure the eggplant is not bitter, choose younger, smaller eggplants and slice them thinly.
  • Soak the sliced eggplant in salted water for 30 minutes to remove any bitterness.
  • Press the eggplant slices between paper towels to remove excess water before cooking.
  • Use a combination of olive oil and butter for sautéing the eggplant to add flavor.
  • Cook the eggplant over medium heat until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes for the sauce, such as cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes.
  • Add fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for the topping.
  • Bake the gratin until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the eggplant is tender.
  • Serve the gratin hot with a side of crusty bread or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Eggplant and tomato gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

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