EGGPLANT, MOZZARELLA, AND PESTO GRATINS
Categories Side Bake Vegetarian Mozzarella Basil Eggplant Summer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 (main-course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add eggplant to oil and sauté until light brown, turning once and adding up to 2 tablespoons more oil as necessary, about 1 minute per side. Transfer eggplant to paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook tomatoes in boiling water for 1 1/2 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and half of garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomato, thyme, 2 tablespoons water, and bay leaf; reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place basil, 3 tablespoons oil, pine nuts, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and remaining half of garlic in processor; puree. Set pesto aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 4 individual gratin dishes (about 7x4 3/4 inches) on rimmed baking sheet. Place 2 slices eggplant in 1 prepared dish. Top with 1/4 of tomato mixture, 3 slices mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons pesto, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering of remaining ingredients in 3 gratin dishes. Bake until heated through, about 8 minutes. Preheat broiler. Broil until cheese bubbles, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.
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Ahmed Hannatu
[email protected]I loved this dish! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!
Berihun Chane
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I would definitely make it again!
Mitzi Manning
[email protected]This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I would make it again, but I would use less cheese n
Summer Senn
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!
Bereket Beyene
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!
MR Rubel Hasan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!
Austin Bow
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!
MD. Sumon
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. The pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!
Anees Khokhar
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The gratin was easy to make and looked very impressive when it came out of the oven. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy vegetari
Yam bahadur Kumal
[email protected]This eggplant mozzarella and pesto gratin was a delightful dish! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the mozzarella cheese was gooey and melted, and the pesto added a delicious herbal flavor. I