Layered Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Casserole
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When your garden's too prolific, have friends over for a swap: your excess produce for theirs. But save some vegetables to make the irresistible casserole here.


Layered Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Casserole
Quentin Bacon

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Servings: 6
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr

 
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing and brushing
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  • medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds)
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  • long, narrow eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise 1/3 inch thick
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    Salt and freshly ground pepper
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  • large shallot, minced
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  • 1 pound
    plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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  • 3 ounces
    feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
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  • 1/4 cup
    chopped basil
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  • 1/3 cup
    panko, or coarse dry bread crumbs
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Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Oil 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Put the zucchini slices on one sheet and the eggplant on the other. Brush the slices all over with oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the slices on each sheet in a slightly overlapping layer. Bake for 15 minutes, until tender.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened, 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat until slightly softened and bubbling, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
3.
Oil a large, shallow baking dish (about 10 by 15 inches). Lay half of the eggplant in the dish and spread one-fourth of the tomatoes on top. Scatter with half of the feta and basil. Layer half of the zucchini on top, followed by another one-fourth of the tomato and the remaining basil, eggplant, and zucchini. Top with the remaining tomato and feta. Mix the panko with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake in the upper third of the oven for 20 minutes, until bubbling and crisp. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve hot or warm.

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