Best 8 Tomato Squash And Eggplant Gratin Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, the earthy sweetness of squash, and the tender succulence of eggplant. This tantalizing dish, known as Tomato Squash and Eggplant Gratin, is a symphony of textures and flavors that will delight your palate.

Savor the juicy tomatoes, roasted to perfection, exuding their natural sweetness and tanginess. The squash, with its delicate flavor and soft texture, adds a touch of rustic charm to the dish. And the eggplant, with its smoky undertones and velvety texture, brings a depth of flavor that elevates the gratin to a new level of culinary artistry.

This delectable dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a culinary journey that showcases the bounty of fresh, seasonal produce. The recipe is a celebration of simplicity, allowing the natural flavors of the vegetables to shine through. With a crispy, golden-brown crust and a creamy, flavorful interior, this gratin is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

In addition to the classic Tomato Squash and Eggplant Gratin, the article offers a delightful array of variations that cater to different tastes and preferences. Explore the vibrant flavors of the Roasted Red Pepper and Zucchini Gratin, where the sweetness of roasted red peppers pairs perfectly with the mild flavor of zucchini. Or embark on a culinary adventure with the Spinach and Artichoke Gratin, where the creamy richness of artichoke hearts blends seamlessly with the earthy notes of spinach.

For a more substantial gratin, try the Sausage and Potato Gratin, where savory sausage and tender potatoes come together in a hearty and satisfying dish. And for a vegetarian delight, the Mushroom and Leek Gratin offers a symphony of umami flavors, with meaty mushrooms and aromatic leeks taking center stage.

With its versatility and endless possibilities, this collection of gratin recipes is a culinary treasure trove that will inspire you to create delectable dishes that are both comforting and elegant.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO EGGPLANT ZUCCHINI BAKE WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN



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Tomato Eggplant Zucchini Bake with Garlic and Parmesan. A gorgeous and easy way to use up extra summer veggies!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 small/medium eggplant (about 3/4 pound-see notes if your eggplant is large)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided (about 2 1/2 ounces))
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (divided)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a deep 9x9-inch baking dish or similar 3 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • Quarter the zucchini then cut into 1/2-inch slices and place in a large mixing bowl (each piece of zucchini should be roughly 1/2 to 3/4 inches in size). Next, slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds, then stack the rounds and cut into roughly 3/4-inch pieces. Add to the bowl with the zucchini. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Drizzle the cut vegetables with the olive oil, then add the garlic, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the basil and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
  • Transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, cover the pan with aluminum foil, then continue baking for 10 to 20 additional minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 225 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g

EGGPLANT GRATIN



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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.

ZUCCHINI, EGGPLANT, TOMATO GRATIN



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Try this French tian when you need a colorful vegetarian dish. Summer zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes are all beautifully presented in a baked casserole gratin.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups sliced yellow onion (about 1 large onion)
1 cup sliced red, orange, or yellow bell peppers
1 eggplant, about 1/2 pound (a slender eggplant like a Japanese eggplant, not a large globe)
1 large zucchini or other summer squash, about 1/2 pound
2 medium tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 ounces provolone cheese, sliced or grated
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the oven rack in the center position.
  • Slice the eggplant, zucchini, and tomato: While the onions and peppers are cooking, slice the eggplant and zucchini in 1/4-inch thick round slices. You'll also want to slice the tomato into 1/4-inch thick slices, but depending on how big your tomato is, you may need to cut the tomato in half or in quarters first. All of the sliced vegetable pieces should be about the same size to make it easier to layer them in an attractive manner.
  • Bake, then broil to finish: Cover with foil (it helps to grease the underside of the foil with a little olive oil so that the cheese as it melts does not stick to the foil). Bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil. Turn on the broiler and broil for 5 minutes or until nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 503 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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.

PROVENçAL TOMATO AND SQUASH GRATIN



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Some of the tomatoes in this gratin are cooked down to a savory sauce, while the rest are sliced and used to decorate the top.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium or 1 small onion
1/2 pound summer squash (1 good-size zucchini, for example), cut in 1/2-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
1 cup cooked rice, farro or barley
3 eggs
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons slivered or chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Peel and seed half the tomatoes, and chop fine. Slice the rest and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, stir together for about 30 seconds, until it begins to smell fragrant, and stir in the squash. Cook, stirring often, until the squash is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and the thyme, season with salt and pepper, raise the heat slightly and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the rice or other grains and remove from the heat.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked vegetables, salt and pepper to taste, and the cheese and combine well. Scrape into the gratin dish.
  • Slice the remaining tomatoes and cover the top of the gratin in one layer. Drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Bake 45 minutes, or until the top is browned and the gratin is sizzling. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the basil over the top. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 608 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EGGPLANT AND ROAST TOMATOES GRATIN



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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

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

SQUASH, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO TIAN



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If you're looking for a colorful dish to brighten your holiday table, try this simple and elegant Vegetable Tian. Reader Deborah Lee Liberatore, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. is a vegan who serves this dish to her guests. Yellow squash, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes are basted with olive oil, flavored with herbs and roasted to perfection. Non-vegans can top with parmesan cheese. "It is delicious and so pretty with all of the colors of the rainbow,'' says Ms. Liberatore.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cloves garlic
1/3 cup olive oil
2 yellow squash, cut in ½-inch slices
1 eggplant, cut in ½-inch slices
2 zucchini, cut in ½-inch slices
2 tomatoes, cut in ½-inch slices
1 yellow onion, sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Halve one peeled garlic clove and rub the bottom of a large baking dish with the cut side of the garlic. Coat the bottom of the dish with 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Arrange vegetables in the dish, alternating them and overlapping them. Season with salt and pepper as you layer the vegetables. Scatter thyme on top and drizzle with remaining oil to coat generously. Add remaining garlic cloves, sliced, evenly over the top.
  • Bake 25 minutes, then baste vegetables with the oil. Continue baking until tender and browned in places, about 25 minutes more. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 882 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe summer vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Slice the vegetables thinly so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella or Gruyère.
  • Season the dish well with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Bake the gratin until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

This tomato, squash, and eggplant gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The vegetables are roasted until tender and flavorful, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

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