**Eggplant Tian: A Provencal Summer Classic**
A quintessential dish of Provençal cuisine, eggplant tian is a vibrant and flavorful vegetable casserole that showcases the bounty of the region's summer harvest. This stunning dish features layers of thinly sliced eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers, all bathed in a rich tomato sauce and topped with a golden crust of Gruyère cheese. The result is a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors that is sure to impress your taste buds. This article offers a collection of delicious eggplant tian recipes, each with its own unique twist on this classic dish. From a traditional tian recipe that pays homage to its Provençal roots to variations that incorporate different herbs, cheeses, and even seafood, there's an eggplant tian recipe here for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Provence with these enticing recipes.
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.
LEG OF ROASTED LAMB ON POTATO, EGGPLANT, AND TOMATO TIAN
Steps:
- Toss half of tomato slices with onions, eggplant, garlic, oregano, potatoes, salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Transfer to an oiled shallow 3-quart casserole, spreading evenly. Arrange remaining tomato slices on top. Roast, uncovered, in middle of oven 30 minutes.
- Prepare lamb:
- Trim lamb of all but a 1/4-inch layer of fat. Cut small slits all over lamb with a sharp small knife and put a slice of garlic into each slit. Rub lamb with some lemon juice and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- After tian has been roasting 30 minutes, put lamb on top of vegetables. Roast in middle of oven 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Continue roasting, basting meat with cooking juices (baste with remaining lemon juice during last 30 minutes of roasting) until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat (do not touch bone) registers 135°F for medium-rare, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer meat to a cutting board, cover tian with foil, and let meat stand 15 minutes before carving. Spoon off any excess fat from tian and discard. Serve tian with lamb.
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.
RED BELL PEPPER AND EGGPLANT TIAN WITH ANCHOVIES
Steps:
- Roast red bell peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed roasted peppers; cut into scant 1/2-inch-wide strips. (Roasted bell peppers can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush each of 2 large baking sheets with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange eggplant rounds in single layer on baking sheets; sprinkle eggplant rounds on each baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake until eggplant begins to soften but not brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; maintain oven temperature.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs to skillet and sauté until golden, about 6 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Arrange half of eggplant rounds in single layer in 12 x 9 x 2-inch oval baking dish. Sprinkle eggplant rounds with half of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme and 3 tablespoons Niçois olives. Top with half each of thinly sliced plum tomatoes, anchovy fillets and roasted bell pepper strips, spacing evenly. Sprinkle lightly with salt and generously with black pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Repeat layering with remaining eggplant rounds, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon thyme and 3 tablespoons Niçois olives. Top with remaining sliced plum tomatoes, spacing evenly, leaving 1 1/2-inch-wide space at edge of baking dish. Arrange remaining roasted red bell peppers and anchovies between tomato slices. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Niçois olives.
- Bake assembled tian 30 minutes. Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme around edge of baking dish. Continue to bake tian until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes longer. Let tian stand 15 minutes. Serve tian hot or at room temperature.
EGGPLANT TIAN
Categories Blender Tomato Side Broil Sauté Vegetarian Basil Eggplant Spinach Summer Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 10 to 12 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange one layer of eggplant on a tray or baking sheet lined with paper towels and sprinkle with some kosher salt. Turn eggplant over and salt other side. Cover eggplant with a layer of paper towels and top with another layer of eggplant, sprinkling with some kosher salt. Repeat layering with paper towels and remaining eggplant and kosher salt and let stand about 20 minutes. (Paper towels will absorb liquid from eggplant.) Preheat broiler.
- On an oiled baking sheet arrange one layer of eggplant and broil about 3 inches from heat until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Using tongs or a spatula, turn eggplant over and broil until pale golden and tender, about 2 minutes more. Transfer cooked eggplant to a platter and broil remaining eggplant in same manner.
- In a large non-stick skillet cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until soft and pale golden, and transfer to a bowl. Add spinach to skillet and sauté over moderately high heat, tossing and turning with tongs, until wilted. Season spinach with salt and pepper and stir into onion.
- In a blender, pureé basil, garlic, and 6 tablespoons oil until smooth. Season basil mixture with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. and generously brush a 10-by-3 inch round cake pan with some oil. Line side and bottom of pan with a layer of eggplant. Brush eggplant with some basil mixture and spread some spinach mixture evenly over eggplant. Layer some tomato slices over spinach mixture and brush with some basil mixture. Repeat layering with remaining eggplant, basil mixture, spinach mixture, and tomatoes in same manner, ending with a layer of tomatoes.
- Bake eggplant tian in middle of oven 20 minutes. Cool tian in pan on a rack 1 hour and invert onto a shallow serving dish. (Some liquid will drain from the tian.)
TOMATO AND EGGPLANT TIAN
Categories Vegetable
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 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.
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have a deep purple color. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have blemishes.
- Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Salt the eggplant slices. This will help to draw out the bitterness.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the eggplant slices will not cook evenly.
- Cook the eggplant slices until they are golden brown. This will help to caramelize the sugars in the eggplant and give them a delicious flavor.
- Layer the eggplant slices with the other ingredients. Be sure to use a variety of vegetables and herbs to create a flavorful dish.
- Bake the tian until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes.
- Let the tian cool slightly before serving. This will help the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
Eggplant tian is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's a great way to use up summer vegetables and it's also a healthy and flavorful meal. With its beautiful presentation, eggplant tian is sure to impress your guests.
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