Provencal Vegetable Tian
Ingredients
- 2 small aubergines, washed and cut into 7mm slices
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 medium-sized courgettes, washed and cut into 5mm slices
- 4-5 plump beef heart type tomatoes, washed and cut into 5mm slices
- 2 + 2 + 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, cut into strips
- 2-3 bay leaves, cut in 3
Instructions
Step 1
In a strainer, salt the aubergine slices and let them drain for half an hour
Step 2
Meanwhile rub the bottom of your oven dish with a clove of garlic and pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Step 3
In a small bowl, toss the fresh thyme with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and start brushing the courgette and tomato slices
Step 4
Rinse the aubergine slices coarsely and pat dry before brushing them with the olive oil and thyme mix
Step 5
Assemble your Tian by alternating the slices of aubergine, courgette and tomatoes in a slightly lying position and slide a slice of garlic every 4-5 pieces of vegetable. Do this until you cover your entire dish
Step 6
Sprinkle with bay leaves and a few sprigs of thyme. Drizzle olive oil all over it
Step 7
Turn on your oven and select ROAST, set the temperature to 170°C and the cooking time to 50 minutes. Press START / PAUSE to begin preheating
Step 8
Once the unit is preheated, place your dish directly on the rack
Step 9
At the end, serve your Tian Provençal with fish or meat