Best 9 Eggplant And Roast Tomatoes Gratin Recipes

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In a world of culinary exploration, eggplant and roast tomatoes stand as vibrant and versatile ingredients, ready to tantalize taste buds and elevate any dish. This article presents a delectable journey through three enticing recipes, each showcasing the harmonious blend of these two culinary gems.

1. **Eggplant and Roast Tomatoes Gratin**: This recipe orchestrates a symphony of flavors, where tender eggplant slices and roasted tomatoes bask in a creamy béchamel sauce, enveloped in a golden crust of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

2. **Eggplant and Roast Tomato Pasta**: This vibrant dish invites you to twirl your fork through a symphony of flavors. Succulent eggplant and roasted tomatoes dance together in a savory tomato sauce, while al dente pasta provides a sturdy foundation for this delightful creation.

3. **Eggplant and Roast Tomato Salad**: Simplicity shines in this refreshing salad, where grilled eggplant and roasted tomatoes unite with fresh herbs, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a drizzle of olive oil. The result is a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for a light and wholesome meal.

So, embark on this culinary adventure, let your taste buds rejoice, and savor the magic that eggplant and roast tomatoes bring to your table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED TOMATO AND EGGPLANT GRATIN



Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Gratin image

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 ROAST TOMATOES GRATIN



Eggplant and Roast Tomatoes Gratin image

Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup grated pecorino
1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced parsley
1 cup red grape or tear-drop tomatoes
1 cup yellow grape or tear-drop tomatoes
14 basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups tomato puree
5 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
2 to 2 1/4 pounds eggplants, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup extra virgin olive, plus more for drizzling
1 cup fresh whole milk buffalo mozzarella or other mozzarella cheese, grated or finely chopped

Steps:

  • For the bread crumbs: In a medium bowl, combine pecorino, panko, salt, pepper, olive oil, and parsley. Mix well until crumbs are evenly coated with oil. Set aside.
  • For the eggplant and tomatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine red tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, tomato puree, garlic, eggplant and 1/3 cup olive oil. Add half of the bread crumb mixture. With your hands or two spoons, gently mix the vegetables and bread crumb mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish and top with remaining bread crumb mixture. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Bake, uncovered, until eggplant is tender and top is lightly browned, 45 to 60 minutes; if after 30 minutes the top is 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 olive oil to taste over each serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1116 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND RED PEPPER GRATIN



Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Gratin image

Roasting eggplant requires less oil than frying. It is important to let the roasted eggplant and roasted peppers drain in a strainer, otherwise the gratin will be watery. I recommend roasting the vegetables several hours or a day before you wish to make this. Adding cooked rice to the mixture will result in a firmer gratin.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course, side dish

Time 2h30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound eggplant (1 large)
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground
2 medium-size red peppers (about 3/4 pound), roasted and diced
3 eggs
3/4 cup low-fat (2 percent) milk
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon each chopped chives and parsley
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
3/4 cup cooked brown or white rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut eggplant into small dice (1/2 to 3/4 inch) and toss with salt to taste. Place in a colander in the sink and let sit for 20 minutes, then drain on paper towels and blot to remove liquid that has accumulated on the surface. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and oil the foil with olive oil. Lay the diced eggplant on the foil in 1 layer. Roast in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dice are soft when pierced with a knife and browned in spots. Remove from oven and carefully fold foil up over the eggplant slices (be careful not to burn yourself!). Crimp the edges of the foil so that eggplant is hermetically sealed in a big foil packet, and allow eggplant to steam for another 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the foil. Place in a colander or strainer set over a bowl again and allow eggplant to drain for 30 minutes, or preferably, overnight (uncovered) in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin. Heat remaining oil over medium heat in a medium size skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, thyme and cumin and continue to cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Remove from the heat.
  • If the diced roasted peppers are very moist, drain in a strainer and then place on paper towels and blot. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in milk and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in eggplant, roasted peppers, onion mixture, chives and parsley and combine well. Stir in cheese and optional rice and combine well. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 494 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



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Adapted from Cooking Light. Love this with fresh off the vine maters. Per serving: 87 calories, 2.8 g fat, 11.2 g carb, 4 g fiber, 6 mg cholesterol.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h56m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Japanese eggplant, cut diagonally in 1/4-inch slices
salt, to taste
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thich slices
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place eggplant slices in a single layer of the baking sheet.
  • Coat slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake in a 375° oven for 16 minutes, turning eggplant after 8 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, oregano, pepper, and garlic.
  • Arrange half the eggplant slices in an 8x8 square baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
  • Place half the tomato slices over the eggplant.
  • Top with half the zucchini slices; sprinkle with half the cheese mixture.
  • Repeat layers; bake, covered, at 375° for 1 hour.
  • Uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until vegetables are tender and cheese is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.5, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.1

EGGPLANT GRATIN



Eggplant Gratin image

Categories     Side     Bake     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Parmesan     Eggplant     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
a 1-pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is golden. While the onion is cooking, in a steamer set over boiling water steam the eggplant, covered, for 10 minutes, or until it is tender, transfer it to a colander, and let it drain 5 minutes. In a bowl toss together the eggplant, the onion mixture, 1/3 cup of the parsley, and the salt and pepper to taste and spread the mixture in a greased 3-cup shallow baking dish. In a small bowl stir together the Parmesan, the bread crumbs, and the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, sprinkle the mixture over the eggplant mixture, and drizzle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake the gratin in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the mixture is bubbling around the edges.

EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES AU GRATIN



Eggplant and Tomatoes au Gratin image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, casseroles, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 slender eggplant about 3 inches in diameter, about 1 pound
4 plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound, cored
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Trim off and discard ends of eggplant. Cut eggplant into 16 slices of equal thickness. Set aside.
  • Cut each tomato lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. There should be 16 slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange eggplant slices in one layer on a baking sheet. Brush top of each slice with 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place eggplant slices under broiler about 4 inches from source of heat. Let broil about 3 minutes and turn slices. Broil about 3 minutes more. Take care that eggplant does not burn.
  • Arrange eggplant and tomato slices in baking dish, slightly overlapping.
  • Blend parsley, garlic and onion and sprinkle mixture over eggplant and tomatoes.
  • Dribble remaining 2 tablespoons oil over top and sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  • Place dish under broiler about 6 to 7 inches from source of heat and broil about 3 minutes.
  • Adjust oven temperature to 450 degrees. Put vegetables in oven and bake 3 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

EGGPLANT GRATIN



Eggplant Gratin image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Good olive oil, for frying
3/4 pound eggplant, unpeeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 extra-large egg
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good bottled marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat about 1/8-inch of olive oil in a very large frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is almost smoking, add several slices of eggplant and cook, turning once, until they are evenly browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Be careful, it splatters! Transfer the cooked eggplant slices to paper towels to drain. Add more oil, heat, and add more eggplant until all the slices are cooked.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, half-and-half, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • In each of 2 individual gratin dishes, place a layer of eggplant slices, then sprinkle with Parmesan, salt and pepper and spoon 1/2 of the marinara sauce. Next, add a second layer of eggplant, more salt and pepper, half the ricotta mixture, and finally 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan on top.
  • Place the gratins on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the custard sets and the top is browned. Serve warm.

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



Eggplant and Tomato Gratin image

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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are bright red and have no blemishes. Avoid tomatoes that are green or have soft spots.
  • Roast the tomatoes before adding them to the gratin: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and makes them sweeter.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of different cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and Gruyère, will give the gratin a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the gratin: The gratin should be cooked until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the eggplant is tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve the gratin immediately: The gratin is best served hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Eggplant and Roast Tomatoes Gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of roasted tomatoes, eggplant, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and elegant presentation, this gratin is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Eggplant and Roast Tomatoes Gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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