Use your fresh summer produce to make this delicious Tomato Zucchini Tian. Its simplicity is enhanced with herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
1medium eggplantpeeled
Salt
2medium onionschopped
3clovesgarlicminced
½cupolive oil
Ground black pepper
2medium zucchinisliced on the diagonal
6ripe tomatoessliced
1tablespoonherbes de Provence(or mixed Italian seasoning)
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cut the eggplant into about 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle generously with salt and place in a colander. Let the eggplant drain for 30 minutes then remove it and pat dry.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and cook the onions and garlic until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium baking dish.
To the same skillet, add another 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the eggplant, stirring constantly, until tender and slightly browned. About 5 minutes. Season the eggplant with salt and pepper and stir into the onion mixture in the baking dish.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Arrange the sliced zucchini and tomatoes over the eggplant and onion mixture. Sprinkle with the Herbes de Provence, drizzle with remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the tomatoes are beginning to brown around the edges.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese if using.
Notes
You may vary the amount of oil used in tian. A bit less oil will just keep the vegetables moist; extra oil will result in enough liquid for dipping bread.
For baking the tian, use a small 9x11 baking dish or a 9-inch ceramic pie dish.
To make ahead, prepare the recipe to the point of baking it in the oven. Cover it well and keep it in the refrigerator for up to two days. Remove it and let it come up to room temperature before cooking.
Leftovers can be held for up to three days in the refrigerator. Freezing is not recommended.