Best Oven Baked Zucchini And Tomato Tian From Provence Recipes

OVEN-BAKED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO (TIAN FROM PROVENCE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Add 1 tsp of thyme and 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper to the onions and remove from heat.
• Arrange the tomatoes, zucchini and onion slices in orderly rows across the width of 2 1/2 qt shallow baking dish preferably clay. (Can use glass baking dish).
• In small bowl, combine remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper and mix it all together. Drizzle over vegetables.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 15 minutes; uncover, and bake another 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

TOMATO AND EGGPLANT TIAN

Steps:

• Position the oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant slices, season with salt and cook until golden on both sides. Remove to a plate and repeat with the onion slices.
• Rub a small flameproof baking dish with the garlic clove. Layer the eggplant, onions, and tomato slices in rows in the baking dish. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake until heated through and the tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape, about 20 minutes. Remove the baking dish and set the oven to broil. Sprinkle the tomatoes with the shredded cheese and broil to melt and brown the cheese, about another 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

VEGETABLE TIAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly grease a 10-in. cast iron skillet; sprinkle with 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. In another skillet, cook onions in olive oil over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Stir in red wine; cook until mixture is almost dry, 1-2 minutes. Spread onion mixture in the bottom of the prepared cast iron pan; set aside. , With a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the squash, potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes into ¼-inch-thick slices. On a flat surface, layer vegetables into stacks, starting with a potato slice, tomato, squash and zucchini. Arrange stacks on their sides around outside edge of prepared skillet in a circular pattern. Make a second, alternating circle in the center. Drizzle lemon juice over vegetables and sprinkle with herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Cover with foil; bake until vegetables are almost tender, 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cheese, ½ cup panko and clarified butter. , Remove foil; sprinkle with topping. Bake until cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove and let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

TIAN PROVENCAL WITH POLENTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a shallow 2-quart baking dish with oil. Bring milk and 2 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a medium pot. Whisk in polenta; cook, whisking, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish, spreading in an even layer.
• Layer half of leek, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes over polenta. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Scatter with half of cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, omitting cheese.
• Bake 30 minutes. Press vegetables down with a spatula; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until vegetables are knife-tender and edges are caramelized, about 35 minutes more. (If cheese is darkening too quickly, tent with foil.) Let cool slightly before serving.

ZUCCHINI-TOMATO TIAN WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, half the herbs and salt. Cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Remove onions to a gratin dish, spreading them evenly over bottom.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In the same skillet, heat another 2 or 3 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, salt and pepper to taste and the remaining herbs. Saute, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes, or until zucchini begins to color.
• Distribute the zucchini over the onions. Tuck slices of tomato and olives into the mixture. Drizzle the remaining oil over top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until some of the juices have evaporated. Serve warm or at room temperature, with a wedge of lemon or cruet of vinegar, if desired.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI BAKE

Steps:

• Coat a 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Add zucchini and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste. Combine stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and oregano; pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese begins to brown.