Unlock Culinary Heaven With Our Classic and Vegan Gratin Recipes

Immerse yourself in the delightful world of gratins with our traditional and vegan-friendly takes on the classic courgette and tomato gratin recipe.

Understanding the Art of Gratin

Favoured by many in the culinary scene, gratins are a type of simple, rapid oven-baked dish. This versatile meal is typically adorned with cheese or breadcrumbs, and an optional touch of cream. Various food bases can be used to make a gratin, including a variety of vegetables, chicken, pasta, and even seafood. To enhance the flavours, you can incorporate fresh herbs, garlic, or onions.

Classic Courgette and Tomato Gratin Recipe

We start with our traditional recipe. Below are the ingredients you will need:

• 5 courgettes
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup of grated cheese (gruyere, parmesan, or cheddar)
• 1 peeled and cubed shallot
• 4 cloves of garlic
• Fresh herbs (oregano, basil, parsley, thyme)
• Black pepper
• Salt
• Olive oil

Follow these steps to prepare the dish:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Cut the courgettes and tomatoes into slices, about 2 cm thick.
3. Whisk the egg in a bowl, then add the grated cheese, salt and pepper, and freshly chopped herbs.
4. Oil a baking tray then arrange the vegetable slices on it, add the cubed shallot and garlic, and drizzle over with olive oil.
5. Pour the cheese and egg mixture over the vegetables.
6. Bake for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Vegan Alternative of the Gratin Recipe

For our vegan readers, here is a modified version of the gratin recipe:

• 5 courgettes
• 3 tomatoes
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 peeled and cubed shallot
• Black pepper
• Salt
• Olive oil
• 1/2 cup whole wheat panko
• 1 ½ tbs of nutritional yeast
• Fresh herbs (oregano, basil, parsley, thyme)

Here is how you can prepare the vegan gratin:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Heat some olive oil in a pan, brown the garlic with the shallot, season with pepper and salt, then stir in the fresh herbs.
3. Transfer this mix to a baking dish.
4. Wash and slice the vegetables and arrange them over the onion mix in the dish.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6. In the meantime, mix the panko with the nutritional yeast and some olive oil.
7. After 25 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle the vegetables with the panko mix, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Safely Store Your Gratin

Store your gratin in the fridge for up to three days. To preserve it, simply transfer any leftovers into an airtight container or wrap the container with cling film. When you're ready to enjoy it again, it can be easily reheated in the oven.