Zucchini French Tian

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).

2. 2

   On a baking sheet, spread the zucchini and tomatoes. Season with salt. Let drain for about 5 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a saucepan, soften the onions, bell pepper, and garlic with the red pepper flakes in half the oil. Add the tomato paste and herbs de Provence and cook for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a 25-cm (10-inch) square baking dish.

4. 4

   In the baking dish, layer the sliced zucchini and tomatoes alternating colours and overlapping them to create four rows in opposite directions. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.

5. 5

   Bake for about 1 hour or until the vegetables begin to brown slightly. Serve with grilled meat, in a panini or as an appetizer with crumbled goat cheese.