Layered Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Casserole
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Layered Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Casserole a try. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 592 calories, 20g of protein, and 14g of fat. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, plum tomatoes, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.
Instructions
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.