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Zucchini, coriander and mint tian

2
Point(s)
Total Time
2 hr 10 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
In cooking terms, a tian is a layered vegetable dish, baked in the oven and topped with cheese. This one is easy to whip up! Our Italian inspired recipe features fresh summer veggies and a crunchy panko-Parmesan topping.

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 Tbsp

Uncooked red onion(s)

1 large, finely chopped (about 2 1/4 cups)

Ground coriander

¾ tsp

Kosher salt

1 tsp, divided

Black pepper

½ tsp, divided

Cherry tomato(es)

2 cup(s), or grape tomatoes, halved

Garlic

3 medium clove(s), thinly sliced

Lemon zest

2 tsp, grated

Water

2 Tbsp

Uncooked summer squash

1½ pound(s), green and yellow, cut in 1/8-inch slices

Fresh mint leaves

2 Tbsp, thinly sliced + whole mint leaves, for garnish, torn if large

Grated Parmesan cheese

⅓ cup(s)

Panko breadcrumbs

¼ cup(s), or plain breadcrumbs

Cooking spray

5 spray(s)

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes (reduce heat if necessary to avoid excessive browning). Stir coriander, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper into skillet; add tomatoes, garlic, 1 tsp lemon zest and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
  3. Transfer 3/4 of onion-tomato mixture to a bowl; set aside. Spread remaining onion-tomato mixture over bottom of skillet; gently press down to slightly flatten. In slightly overlapping concentric circles, layer 1/3 of squash over onion-tomato mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 of sliced mint and season with generous pinch salt and pepper. Top with another 1/4 of remaining onion-tomato mixture and mint; add another layer of squash and season with salt and pepper. Repeat to create a third layer of onion-tomato mixture, mint, and squash; top with remaining onion-tomato mixture. Cover pan tightly with foil; bake until squash is tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together cheese, panko and a generous pinch pepper. Remove skillet from oven and carefully remove foil; sprinkle panko mixture over top and lightly coat with cooking spray. Continue baking, uncovered, until tian is bubbling and topping is lightly golden, 22-25 minutes.
  5. Remove tian from oven; let rest 10 minutes. Sprinkle with mint leaves and remaining lemon zest. Cut into 8 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
  6. Serving size: 1 wedge (about 3/4 cup)

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