Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Gratin
Recipe from Family Circle

When making this tasty side-dish recipe, keep the eggplant and tomato in a single layer, so every slice is topped with heavy cream and Fontina cheese.


Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Gratin

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Related Categories: Garlic, Grilled Eggplant, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Summer Vegetables, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Eggplant
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  large
    ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2  medium-size
    eggplants (2-1/2 pounds total), sliced 1/2 inch thick
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    dried oregano
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    dried basil
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, finely chopped
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  • 1/2  cup
    heavy cream
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    shredded Fontina cheese
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    Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
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Directions
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.
Nutrition information
Calories 179, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 309 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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