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Farmer's Market Vegetable Bake with Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan
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Farmer's Market Vegetable Bake with Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan
Instructions
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Slice the eggplant, zucchini, and summer squash 1/8 inch thick and place in a large colander. Sprinkle a very generous amount of salt over the slices, and toss to coat. Place the colander over the sink and allow the vegetables to sit for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Spray a 9-inch glass pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
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After 30 minutes, thoroughly rinse the eggplant, zucchini, and summer squash slices with cool water. Pat dry with paper towels.
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Slice the tomato 1/4 inch thick. Mince the garlic clove.
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Arrange the eggplant slices around the outer edge of the pie plate, so that they are propped at a 45° angle. Lay the tomato slices over the eggplant, creating concentric circles. Alternate slices of zucchini with slices of summer squash over the tomatoes.
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Sprinkle the minced garlic over the vegetables, followed by the thyme, grated Parmesan, and sharp cheddar.
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Bake on middle rack of oven until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is melted and golden, 30-35 minutes.
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Check to see that vegetables are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the vegetables to cool for 5-10 minutes. Plate and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Slice Vegetables Uniformly 🔪Cut all vegetables to consistent thickness (about ¼-inch) so they cook evenly and prevent some from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Salt Your Vegetables First 🧂Lightly salt the eggplant, zucchini, and summer squash slices 15 minutes before layering to draw out excess moisture, preventing a watery bake and concentrating flavors.
- Layer Strategically for Texture 🧅Alternate vegetable types in each layer and reserve the toughest vegetables (eggplant) for lower layers where they'll bake longer, while placing delicate items closer to the top.
- Bloom Your Thyme in Oil 🌿Infuse your cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil with fresh thyme and minced garlic before spraying the pan to distribute aromatics evenly throughout the dish.
- Finish with High Heat Broil 🔥In the final 2-3 minutes, broil the bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly to achieve a crispy, caramelized top layer while keeping vegetables tender underneath.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Carb
Low-Cholesterol
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