Zucchini And Yellow Squash Tian Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH TIAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onions, thyme, salt, crushed red pepper, and ground black pepper, and sauté until the onions are softened and caramelized, about 15 minutes In a small bowl combine the extra virgin olive oil, basil, and garlic, and steep 15 minutes.
• In a large ziploc baggie, toss a few of the zucchini and squash at a time with the flour to lightly coat.
• Rub 1 tablespoon of the basil oil on the bottom of a baking dish.
• Spread the onions in a layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
• Arrange a row of zucchini lengthwise on top of the onions, overlapping the edges slightly.
• Lay a thin row of red peppers next to the zucchini, then a row of squash.
• Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Evenly drizzle the remaining basil oil over the vegetables.
• Top with an even coating of breadcrumbs, then cheese.
• Bake until light golden brown on top, about 40 minutes.

SUMMER VEGETABLE TIAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a large, shallow baking dish with olive oil.
• In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until beginning to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Add half the thyme and salt and black pepper to taste.
• Drain off any excess oil. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and allow to cool while preparing the vegetables.
• Sprinkle half the cheese over onions.
• Slice the zucchini, tomatoes and potatoes into 1/4-inch slices.
• While the vegetables are on your cutting board, season with salt and black pepper.
• Layer vegetables alternately in the dish on top of the onions and cheese, fitting tightly to make one layer. If any vegetables are left, tuck them in wherever you can to use them up.
• Once they're arranged, sprinkle with more salt, black pepper and remaining thyme.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Uncover the dish, sprinkle the cheese on top, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.