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TIAN-PROVENÇAL for Sicily Culinaria trip

Tian Provençal

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August 22, 2014
11 Comments
eggplant, onions, tomato, vegan, veggies, zucchini

This is a classic provençal dish. It’s very simple but what makes it so delicious is the full wholesome flavors of these vegetables slowly roasting in the oven with a good extra virgin olive oil. It always amazes me what a hit this always is with my guests!! It can be served either at room temperature or hot, so it is perfect for all seasons. It is a sure crowd pleaser for a buffet table, because it is so versatile and can serve as a lovely vegetarian side dish to any main entrée!

 

Tian Provençal
 
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Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 medium white onions, peeled and finely sliced
  • 2 medium eggplants, rinsed and sliced equally
  • 2 medium zucchini, rinsed and sliced equally
  • 3 ripe Italian Heirloom tomatoes, rinsed and sliced equally
  • ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp + ¾ tsp coarse salt
  • 1 large slice of dry whole grain bread (to make crumbs)-optional
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • Fresh basil to taste
  • Fresh thyme (optional for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. Sautee the onions in 2 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp salt for 2-3 minutes (The onions should be translucent but not browned at this point).
  3. Place in one layer at the bottom of a shallow rectangular baking dish.
  4. Place the sliced eggplant in a row (standing), then the zucchini, then the tomatoes and
  5. continue in this alternating pattern until all the vegetables are lined up on top of the onions.
  6. You can also arrange in flat layers on top of the browned onions, starting with the sliced zucchini, then the sliced eggplant and last the sliced tomato, so you can serve each little pile individually, tapas style (see photo below).
  7. Using a pastry brush (or a squeeze bottle), spread the remaining olive oil (1/3 cup) on all the vegetables.
  8. Top with remaining Salt (3/4 tsp) and pepper to taste.
  9. Place the baking pan, uncovered in preheated oven.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the veggies look nicely roasted, until almost caramelized.
  11. Optional: Take out of the oven and, using a hand-held flat coarse grater, grate the dry bread over the top to form a thin layer over the vegetables, and place back in the oven for a few minutes to brown.
  12. Serve hot or at room temperature with fresh basil and thyme.
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Comments

  1. Tracy says

    January 26, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    In love…added a little squash to the mix, this will definitely be a staple in my kitchen ❤️

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      January 26, 2021 at 8:46 pm

      Aw YAY Tracy!! This fills me with joy!!

      Reply
  2. Monika says

    April 5, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    This recipe look amazing. Is there a way to make it without the oil? Unfortunately I cannot have oils at this time. Thank you, Monika

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      April 6, 2018 at 4:38 am

      Monika, you could try it but it will be a bit bland and dry!

      Reply
  3. Lisa D says

    November 3, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I love your recipes and am really excited to try this one. I wasn’t sure how to put the veggies in the pan though. How do you make them stand up, or is it okay just to have them lie at kind of a diagonal, as shown in the picture? Also I wasn’t sure if you alternate slices (a slice of each) or line them all up (a row of each). Thanks again for all of the fantastic recipes!

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      November 3, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Lisa!

      My pleasure!! Thank you for your lovely feedback!

      You can just line them up one row at a time like the picture (not alternate pieces) and if you feel it’s easier, you can have them lie kind of at a diagonal. it doesn’t really matter. I find that when I am rushing, that’s best and it works just a well!

      Reply
      • Lisa D says

        November 3, 2015 at 11:18 pm

        Thank you for clearing that up for me, and thanks again for sharing your amazing recipes. My husband says thanks, too!

        Reply
        • Catherine Katz says

          November 4, 2015 at 6:38 am

          Truly my pleasure Lisa! I am delighted to hear that! It makes it all worthwhile to share!

          Reply
  4. Krystyna Andreoni says

    November 2, 2015 at 12:20 am

    looks GREAT … I have printed recipe & plan to take it with me to California when I visit my sister.
    You are an inspiration lovely lady! (can I come live at your house??? … oops think my hubby would object — no one to cook! ;-(
    Krystyna 😉

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      November 2, 2015 at 6:16 am

      Hahaha Krystyna thank you!!!

      Reply

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