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Cut 6 rounds, 1/2 inch thick, from the eggplant.
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Place on paper towels and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
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Let stand for 1 hour.
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Peel the remaining eggplant and cut into small dice.
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In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the diced eggplant and cook until the edges begin to brown.
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Remove from the pan and place on a baking sheet to cool.
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Repeat with the zucchini and then the yellow squash, adding oil as needed.
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Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan.
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Add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and reserved juice.
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Lower the heat and add the herbs.
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Cook 5 minutes.
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Transfer the sauce to a bowl and wipe the pan dry.
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Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.
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Place the eggplant rounds and water in the oil and brown evenly, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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Remove from the pan and let cool.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Stir the diced vegetables and 1 tablespoon of parsley into the tomato mixture.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Stir the remaining parsley into the bread crumbs.
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Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and top each one with an eggplant round.
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Spoon the vegetable mixture over the eggplant slices.
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Place the scallop slices over the sauce, overlapping them slightly.
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Top with the bread crumbs.
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Bake until the scallops contract and the bread crumbs are brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Divide among 6 plates and serve.