RECIPES
RATATOUILLE GRATIN
Function: ROAST and BAKE
Temperature: 400°F (205°C) and 350°F (175°C)
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Convection Fan: ON
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
This dish is even better the next day. Use the
INGREDIENTS
1 Pound (500 g) Plum tomatoes
3 Baby eggplants, cut in 1 inch cubes ¼ Cup (60 ml) Olive oil
1 Large Yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 Large Red bell pepper, cored, seeded, thinly sliced
2 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½Teaspoon (2.5 ml) Herbes de Provence 1 Cup (250 ml) Fresh basil leaves,chopped 2 Small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Salt
½Teaspoon (2.5 ml) Black pepper
Gratin
¼ Cup (60 ml) Fresh bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) Fresh basil, chopped
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Olive oil
¼Teaspoon (2.5 ml) Salt Pinch Black pepper
1.In the roasting pan, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and diced eggplant. Toss to coat. Set the wire rack to the bottom rack height position. Turn the function dial until the indicator on the LCD screen points to the ROAST function. Set the temperature to 400°F (205°C) and the timer to 20 minutes. Turn convection on and press the START/CANCEL button to activate. Roast the eggplants for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
For the Gratin
1.In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, fresh basil, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix together using a fork. Set aside.
2.Meanwhile, thinly slice two tomatoes and set aside. Chop remaining tomatoes and set aside. In a sauté pan, heat
1 tablespoon olive oil, add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers, sliced zucchini, garlic, herbes de Provence and cook for an additional
5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until juices are beginning to evaporate.
3.Remove from the heat. Add roasted eggplant, basil, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables inside a 13 x 9 x 3 inch heat proof dish. Press firmly using the back of a wooden spoon.
4.Arrange sliced tomatoes on top, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with “Gratin”. Turn the function dial until the indicator on the LCD screen points to the BAKE function. Set the temperature to 350°F (175°C) with CONVECTION turned on and set the timer for 30 minutes. Press the START/CANCEL button to activate.
5.Bake until the cheese is melted and the top is golden and crispy.
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