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Home » Popular » vegetarian » Savory Roasted Tomato and Manchego Cheese Clafoutis

Savory Roasted Tomato and Manchego Cheese Clafoutis

November 14, 2012 by Savoring Italy

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Savory Roasted Tomato and Manchego Cheese Clafoutis is a delicious egg based dish that is totally gluten-free. Made with summer’s sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, you’ll be making this lovely dish all summer long!

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The month of November is Diabetic Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day.   Diabetes is on the rise, yet there is still limited awareness of diabetes.

I know some people with diabetes as I’m sure most of you do. How much thought do you give to it? Some info from the ADA:  Diabetes contributes to over 230,000+ deaths per year and costs our health care system $174 billion dollars. 

Diabetes is something we need to think about. When my friend Carolyn from All Day I Dream About Food reached out to me to participate in a World Diabetes Day awareness event with other food bloggers, I was thrilled to help out. I feel honored to help spread the word of the importance of diabetes awareness. If you haven’t every seen Carolyn’s blog, you must visit it for inspirational recipes for those that suffer from diabetes.

Today, my friend Carolyn has put together over 40 food blogger friends who are posting their own diabetic friendly recipes for World Diabetes Day here on Raising Awareness for Diabetes.

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I had to think of something to share that is friendly for diabetics. Carolyn’s requirement for the recipe was that it would contain no added sugars, no flour and no starches.  My typical sweets would just not do.

I finally settled on this delicious savory clafoutis that was in the October issue of Whole Living. Inside the issue were the most delicious healthy breakfast recipes (all gluten-free)written by Aran from  Cannelle et Vanille. I did want to try all the recipes and started first with this.

A clafoutis {pronounced klafuti} is a cake-like dessert made with eggs and flour that you will almost always find made with fresh cherries. I was intrigued by this savory version as it reminds me of a frittata (or a quiche or strata). Corn starch is used in the recipe instead of flour. I’ve never used corn starch as a flour replacement. I may try it the next time with flour to compare the texture difference. It was delectable clafoutis.

I’m lucky that my kids will eat any thing that involves eggs. This is a wonderful vegetarian idea for a very busy school night. It was easy for me to make as I had all the ingredients on hand. I think it would be delightful subbed with your favorite cheese if you don’t have manchego on hand.

I’m lucky that my kids will eat any thing that involves eggs. This is a wonderful vegetarian idea for a very busy school night. It was easy for me to make as I had all the ingredients on hand. I think it would be delightful subbed with your favorite cheese if you don’t have manchego on hand.

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Read more about diabetes here.

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Savory Roasted Tomato and Manchego Cheese Clafoutis

Savory Roasted Tomato and Manchego Cheese Clafoutis is a delicious egg based dish that is totally gluten-free. Made with summer's sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, you'll be making this lovely dish all summer long!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Keyword: eggs, gluten-free
Servings: 4
Author: Lora

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • Fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 ounce grated Manchego cheese
  • 5 basil leaves torn into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss tomatoes and garlic with oil and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Roast the tomatoes until caramelized; about 30 minutes. Transfer the tomatoes and juices to a straight-sided 9-inch-round (2-inch-deep) baking dish and let cool slightly. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cornstarch, coconut milk, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and herbs. Pour the egg mixture over tomatoes.
  • Bake until top is golden brown and edges are puffed (about 35 to 40 minutes-every oven is different so you should check yours at 35 to make sure it’s not too brown). Serve warm or at room temperature. My clafoutis puffed up beautifully. Don’t be alarmed if it deflates while it cools.
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  1. Jamie says

    November 14, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    A really great recipe, Lora, and beautiful clafoutis. I also make savory clafoutis once in a while and using cornstarch (the french way) makes it much lighter than a quiche. Yours is perfect!!!

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  2. Jalynn Patterson says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I love dressing

    thank you,
    Jalynn
    pattersonmom24@aol.com

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  3. Jalynn Patterson says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Liked Swerve on FB

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  4. Jalynn Patterson says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Twitter follower for swerve

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  5. CJ - Food Stories says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Just making my way through all the sites that are participating in Carolyn's World Diabetes Day awareness campaign & wanted to say hello & thx (I'm a type 2, btw) 🙂

    Reply
  6. Cynthia Garner says

    November 14, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    My favorite Thanksgiving dish is traditional sage stuffing. It tastes good and brings back lots of wonderful memories of family gathered around the table.

    I've already liked Swerve on Facebook. 🙂

    Thank you for the recipe. This dish looks tasty and I'll definitely be trying it!

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  7. carissaad says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Stuffing!

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  8. carissaad says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I like Swerve on facebook.

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  9. Donna Williams says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    The dressing hands down. Now that I can't eat bread, I make it breadless and it is awesome! I found your site through Carolyn.

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  10. Donna Williams says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    The dressing hands down. Now that I can't eat bread, I make it breadless and it is awesome! I found your site through Carolyn.

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    My favorite is the dressing for sure.

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  12. Lana says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Oh, Lora, this is a wonderful recipe! My youngest daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few days before Halloween and a couple of weeks before her 7th birthday back in 2006. I was in shock for days:( And she was my most adventurous eater!
    She is very responsible little girl (a teenager for two days already:) and handles her condition very well.
    I have to visit your friend's blog and browse through all the recipes:)

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  13. Lana says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    BTW, I would love to win that sweetener, as she is very particular about what she likes, what she does not! Truvia is not her favorite:)

    As for Thanksgiving, my favorite side dish is cranberry sauce:)

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  14. Lana says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I pinned your photo (and would have even without the prompt:)

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  15. Lana says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I follow @Swerve on Twitter.

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  16. Lana says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I like Swerve on FB.

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  17. MaryB says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    the dressing and mashed potatoes are my favorites.

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  18. MaryB says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    I like Swerve on Facebook.

    Reply
  19. MaryB says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    I pinned this great sounding recipe.

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  20. Carrian Cheney says

    November 14, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    The roasted tomatoes looks sooo good! The dish looks amazing!

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  21. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    November 14, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    I love your savory clafoutis! I can never say no to anything with roasted tomatoes :).

    Reply
  22. Cindy Brickley says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:20 am

    Thank you for sponsoring and my fav is my Blueberry yam walnut crusted Pie.
    cjbrick@ymail.com

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  23. Cindy Brickley says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I Like Swerve on Facebook.
    cjbrick@ymail.com

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  24. Cindy Brickley says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Follow Swerve on Twitter.
    cjbrick@ymail.com

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  25. Cindy Brickley says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:24 am

    I pinned this:http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cakeduchess.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fsavory-roasted-tomato-and-manchego.html%23.UKQ18I4e-pk.pinterest&media=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.ggpht.com%2F-e2Rkrb8HaWo%2FUKMEivBZ3AI%2FAAAAAAAAIcw%2FQRabiWKS0GM%2Fs72-c%2Fsavory-tomato-and-manchego-cheese-clafoutis-world-diabetes-day-6_thumb%2525255B3%2525255D.jpg%3Fimgmax%3D800&description=Cake+Duchess%3A+Savory+Roasted+Tomato+and+Manchego+Cheese+Clafoutis-World+Diabetes+Day

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  26. Swathi Iyer says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Beautiful and delicious dish, love to manchego cheese some time.

    Reply
  27. Shulie Foodwanderings says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Love this raising awareness effort Lora. I never seen a savory clafoutis before but yours I could definitely get used too. So pretty! I will take a slice! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Kim - Liv Life says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:42 am

    Beautiful shots of those roasted tomatoes!!! And I'm loving the manchgo cheese… one of my favorites. Well done Lora!

    Reply
  29. diabeticFoodie says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    I don't think I've ever seen a savory clafoutis before. Great idea!

    Reply
  30. Kristina @ spabettie says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I love clafoutis – this sounds wonderful! I have only made sweet clafoutis myself, but have ideas for savory…

    my stepfather is diabetic, and my best friend has been since childhood – I know it too well.

    I am SO looking forward to Thanksgiving – my favorite is our family dressing recipe – when I smell the veggies sauteeing for that, the holidays officially begin!

    Reply
  31. Catherine H. says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    I love the pumpkin pie–nothing else matters to me.

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  32. Catherine H. says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    I pinned this. http://pinterest.com/pin/290200769708341743/

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  33. Anonymous says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I tried a new recipe that I got from Kalyn's Kitchen Blog last year at Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. I have requests for it again this year. It's the Twice Baked Sweet Potato Cups! Haven't tried Swerve yet. I have been diabetic for 4 years. Last year I was additionally diagnosed with NASH. So, I have to stay away from Aspartame, etc. and have only been using Splenda. Does anyone know have there been any liver warnings with Swerve?

    Liked Swerve on Facebook!

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    • Savoring Italy says

      November 15, 2012 at 11:56 pm

      mmmm! Love baked sweet potatoes and must check it out. If you send me your email I could get you in contact with someone at Swerve with your question.

  34. Jordan says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:15 am

    My favorite part of Thanksgiving is trying out new recipes for vegetable-based side dishes. Simple always seems to be best. This year, I'm trying mashed sweet potato with goat cheese and kale!

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  35. Jordan says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:15 am

    I like Swerve on facebook

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  36. Jordan says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:16 am

    I follow Swerve on twitter
    @j_mosh

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  37. Ditamac MI/FL says

    November 16, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    What a tasty looking clafouty. I'm going to have to try it. My favorite Thanksgiving item is LC Stuffing. Hope I will be lucky enough to win Swerve gift pack. Thanks for opportunity to peruse your website.

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  38. Kate@Diethood says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Don't include me in the giveaway… I just wanted to tell you that this clafoutis is incredible and I can't wait to make it for my dad!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  39. Lisa says

    November 18, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Oh my..you have been baking up a storm, girl! This tart looks amazing..I love manchego cheese! You know my Dad is diabetic..so I'm definitely making this for him! xo

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  40. twirl says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:23 am

    I'm a diabetic and this recipe looks and reads lovely. If I were to make it, however, being diabetic, I would replace the cornstarch with a low carb option for making it lighter. I don't know what, off hand, I would replace it with…whey powder perhaps. There are so many options for low carb replacements out there right now. If you are cooking for a diabetic loved one it really is important to take the extra time to find low carb options. It may just be a different way of thinking and you will find, if you look, that everyone might benefit from eating less carbs.

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    • Lora CakeDuchess says

      November 20, 2012 at 1:30 am

      I like the idea of adding whey powder. Thank you for your thoughtful comment and please let me how it turns out if you do use it in this recipe:)

  41. Carole says

    November 22, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Hi there. Food on Friday: Tomatoes is open for entries. This looks like a neat one! I do hope you link it in. This is the link . Cheers

    Reply

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