Individual Tians of Summer Vegetables Recipe

Name: Individual Tians of Summer Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium to large yellow squash, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 medium to large zucchini, thinly sliced crosswise; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mixed thyme and savory leaves (2 to 3 sprigs each); 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise; Extra virgin olive oil, as needed; Simple Roasted Chicken; Roasted Duck; Seared and Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme; Any seared and roasted fish

Servings: persons

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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Drizzle a few drops of oil in each of four 4- to 6-ounce ramekins.
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Arrange 4 or 5 slightly overlapping slices of yellow squash over the bottom of each mold.
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Cover with a layer of zucchini and sprinkle with a little oil, salt, pepper, and half the herbs.
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Add another layer of squash, seasonings, and herbs.
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Top with a final layer of tomatoes and sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper.
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Be sure to season the squash and the final tomato layer well.
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Place the molds on a baking sheet and bake until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
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To serve, invert each tian onto a spatula, let the juices drain off, and then invert again from the spatula onto a serving dish.
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Variations:
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For the fresh herbs, substitute all savory, all thyme, or 1 teaspoon herbes de provence.
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For olive oil, substitute Rosemary Oil.
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A tian is a shallow ramekin.
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Disposable 4 1/2-inch aluminum pie tins are a good substitute.
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If you have really flavorful zucchini and squash, you may omit the herbs altogether.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium to large yellow squash, thinly sliced crosswise, 1 medium to large zucchini, thinly sliced crosswise, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon finely chopped mixed thyme and savory leaves (2 to 3 sprigs each), and more.

Yes, Individual Tians of Summer Vegetables falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Individual Tians of Summer Vegetables

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Variations & substitutions

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