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Eggplant Gratin

 

91

Yield

6

servings

Prep

20

min

Cook

1

hrs

Ready

2

hrs

Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 

Ingredients

2 pounds eggplant
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 each red onion
chopped
1 each garlic cloves
chopped
2 ½ pounds tomatoes
peeled, seeded, chopped
teaspoon saffron threads
*
2 large eggs
1 cup ricotta cheese
cup milk
½ cup Parmesan cheese
grated
10 large basil
*

Directions

SLICE EGGPLANTS diagonally about ½-inch thick.

Discard pieces that are all skin on one side.

If using round eggplants, halve them lengthwise, then cut into ½ or ¼ rounds, about ½-inch thick.

Generously cover bottom of wide skillet with oil.

When hot, add eggplant in single layer and fry until golden on both sides and flesh is tender.

Drain on paper towels.

Add more oil, if needed, and fry rest of eggplant.

Make sure oil is hot each time you add a new batch.

Warm olive oil in skillet and add onion, garlic and herbs.

Stir to coat onion with oil. Cook gently until onions soften, 12 to 15 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, salt lightly and raise heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until juice has evaporated and sauce is thick, about 15 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

If tomatoes are on the acid side, add sugar to taste to correct balance.

Cover saffron threads with a few tablespoons hot water and let stand a few minutes.

In bowl, beat eggs and stir in ricotta cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese.

Season with salt and pepper, then stir in saffron with liquid.

Spread a little tomato sauce over bottom of baking dish , then arrange a layer of eggplant slices, slightly overlapping.

Season with salt and pepper, scatter half the basil, add Gruyere.

Make another basil-eggplant layer.

Cover with rest of the tomato sauce. Pour custard over the top.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃) F and bake 40 minutes or until custard sets and is a delicate golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to rest a few minutes before serving.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 463g (16.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 24951% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars g
Protein 24g
Vitamin A 37% Vitamin C 51%
Calcium 21% Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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