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Eggplant, Mozzarella, and Pesto Gratins Recipe

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Ingredients
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Nutrition
275
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup plus 6 tbsp (about) olive oil
  • 1 18- oz eggplant , sliced lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 lb plum tomatoes
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 bunch fresh basil, stemmed , torn into pieces (about 2 oz)
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 8-oz balls buffalo milk mozzarella cheese, each cut into six 1/4-inch-thick slices

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place basil, 3 tablespoons oil, pine nuts, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and remaining half of garlic in processor; puree. Set pesto aside.
  4. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.9 Kcal (1151 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.96g 35%
Cholesterol 1.1mg 0%
Sodium 39.43mg 2%
Potassium 691.92mg 15%
Total Carbs 16.22g 5%
Sugars 9.93g 40%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 24%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 74.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.6 Kcal (363 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.23g 35%
Cholesterol 0.35mg 0%
Sodium 12.42mg 2%
Potassium 217.98mg 15%
Total Carbs 5.11g 5%
Sugars 3.13g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 24%
Protein 1.26g 8%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 39%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 23.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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