Welcome to the world of flavors and textures! This article will guide you through the process of creating a delightful dish called "Squash, Eggplant, and Tomato Tian." This dish is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, combining the sweetness of squash, the smokiness of eggplant, and the tanginess of tomatoes, all baked together in a rich and flavorful sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this article will provide you with the essential information and step-by-step instructions to make this dish a hit at your next gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOMATO, SQUASH AND EGGPLANT GRATIN
This is one of the simplest Provençal gratins, a dish that takes a little bit of time to assemble, then bakes on its own for 1 1/2 hours. It tastes best the day after it's made.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart rectangular or oval baking dish.
- Combine the vegetables in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil, chopped rosemary and thyme leaves and toss gently.
- Arrange the vegetables in rows in the baking dish in this order: tomato slice, eggplant slice, tomato slice, squash slice, onion slice, tomato slice, eggplant slice, tomato slice, etc. Each slice of eggplant should have a tomato slice on either side. The vegetables should not be lying flat; they should be arranged in the dish as if you had stacked them, then lay the whole stack in the dish, all of the rounds slanting slightly to one side. Insert the herb sprigs into the dish. Pour any juice left in the bowl on top. Cover tightly with foil.
- Place in the oven and bake 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 30 minutes, until the vegetables are thoroughly tender and lightly colored on the edges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 128, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 565 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
EGGPLANT, YELLOW SQUASH AND TOMATO CASINO
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut off ends and slice in half lengthwise both the eggplants and yellow squash. Lay cut side up and close together on a small greased sheet pan. Then cut the tops and a very small piece of the bottom off the Roma tomatoes and stand them up with the squash.
- Sprinkle liberally with salt, pepper, garlic powder, bacon bits, peppers, and onions.
- Next, carefully pile high the Parmesan over every piece, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 12 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams
TOMATO AND EGGPLANT TIAN
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
EGGPLANT, SQUASH AND TOMATO WITH ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place unpeeled garlic cloves in small baking dish. Drizzle garlic with olive oil and toss to coat. Roast garlic until very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool. Peel garlic and mince. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in balsamic vinegar. Gradually mix in 1/3 cup olive oil. Set dressing aside.
- Preheat broiler. Arrange eggplant slices in single layer on broiler pan. Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes per side. Arrange squash slices in single layer on broiler pan. Brush tops of squash with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil until tops begin to brown, about 4 minutes.
- Alternate eggplant and squash slices around edge of serving platter, overlapping slightly. Arrange tomato slices in center of platter. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad. (Salad can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Sprinkle salad with chopped fresh basil and serve.
SUMMER SQUASH AND EGGPLANT TIAN
Make and share this Summer Squash and Eggplant Tian recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Low Protein
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F; brush a baking dish, such as a 9x13-inch baking pan or a shallow earthenware casserole, with olive oil.
- To toast the breadcrumbs, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over med-high heat in a small sauté pan.
- Add the dried bread crumbs and stir until the crumbs begin to brown and get crunchy, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly; put the bread crumbs in a small bowl and stir in the garlic, thyme, parsley, and Parmesan; season bread crumbs to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Cut the stem off the eggplant, then slice it into ¼-inch rounds.
- Cut the stems off the squash and slice them into ¼ inch rounds, slightly on the bias for zucchini-type or slender squash; set aside.
- Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until soft, golden, and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread the onions in the bottom of the baking dish; layer the eggplant and squash, in alternate rows, overlapping the vegetables and pushing the rows together a bit as you work to make more room.
- You may have a few slices left over, depending on the shape of your baking dish.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Bake, uncovered, until the vegetables are almost tender, about 45 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and sprinkle the prepared bread crumbs evenly on top.
- Return pan to oven and bake until the crumbs are golden and the vegetables are completely tender, about 25 minutes.
- Serve immediately, directly from the baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 182.3, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 6.1
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO TIAN
A simple baked dish of sliced eggplant, tomatoes, and onion that is so delicious! From Melissa D'Arabian. I did sprinkle some dried herbs (herbs de provance) over the vegetables before baking.
Provided by Recipe Reader
Categories Onions
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat 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 baking dish with the garlic halves, then discard.
- In the baking dish, layer the eggplant, onions, and tomato slices, alternating the vegetables in rows with slices overlapping.
- 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.
- Remove foil and sprinkle the tomatoes with the shredded cheese. Broil to melt and brown the cheese, about 2 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe vegetables for the tian. Soft or overripe vegetables will not hold their shape and will become mushy.
- Slice the vegetables evenly so that they cook evenly. If vegetables are sliced too thick, they will not cook through, and if they are sliced too thin, they will become too soft.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or baking dish to cook the tian. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the vegetables from sticking.
- Preheat the oven before cooking the tian. This will help to ensure that the vegetables cook evenly.
- Cover the tian with foil during the first part of cooking. This will help to create steam and prevent the vegetables from drying out.
- Uncover the tian for the last 15 minutes of cooking to allow the top to brown.
- Let the tian cool slightly before serving. This will help to set the flavors and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Squash, eggplant, and tomato tian is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its colorful layers of vegetables and rich, flavorful sauce, tian is a surefire hit at any gathering.
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