Zucchini And Yellow Squash Tian
I saw emeril do this on tv and it looked so pretty, then we tried it and it tasted as good as it looks. Wonderful taste, easy dish, great with a plain meat like grilled steak or chicken.
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350f.
In a large skillet , heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions , thyme , salt , crushed red pepper , and ground black pepper , and saut until the onions are softened and caramelized , about 15 minutes in a small bowl combine the extra virgin olive oil , basil , and garlic , and steep 15 minutes.
In a large ziploc baggie , toss a few of the zucchini and squash at a time with the flour to lightly coat.
Rub 1 tablespoon of the basil oil on the bottom of a baking dish.
Spread the onions in a layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
Arrange a row of zucchini lengthwise on top of the onions , overlapping the edges slightly.
Lay a thin row of red peppers next to the zucchini , then a row of squash.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Evenly drizzle the remaining basil oil over the vegetables.
Top with an even coating of breadcrumbs , then cheese.
Bake until light golden brown on top , about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
zucchini, yellow squash, olive oil, yellow onions, fresh thyme, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, all-purpose flour, roasted red pepper, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese
