Layered Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Casserole
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing and brushing
- 3 medium zucchini (1 1/2 pounds), sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- 2 long, narrow eggplants (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced lengthwise 1/3 inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 pound plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/3 cup panko or coarse dry bread crumbs
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
extravirgin olive oil, zucchini, long, salt, shallot, tomatoes, feta cheese, basil, bread crumbs
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/layered-eggplant-zucchini-and-tomato-casserole (may not work)