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Provençal Eggplant Tomato Gratin

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This Provençal Eggplant Tomato Gratin is a delicious vegetarian dish featuring tender eggplants and savory tomato sauce topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 2 lbs Eggplants Washed and sliced
  • 3 tsp Salt For drawing out moisture
  • ½ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For frying and greasing
  • 3 cloves Garlic 2 minced for sauce, 1 for baking dish
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 28 fl. oz / 796 ml
  • 2-3 Fresh Basil Leaves For flavor
  • 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence Plus extra for topping
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with other hard cheeses
  • ½ - ¾ cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with lactose-free cheese
  • 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs Omit for gluten-free version

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • cutting board
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch thick rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sweat for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pat dry.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry eggplant slices for about 2 minutes on each side until golden.
  3. In a saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until caramelized. Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, Herbs de Provence, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking dish with garlic and oil, layer half of the eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheeses. Repeat and finish with sauce and breadcrumbs.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  6. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is low-carb and gluten-free if breadcrumbs are omitted. It can be prepared in advance and baked when ready to serve.

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