This layered vegetable casserole is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean flavors, featuring tender roasted eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers. The vegetables are sauted with garlic and fresh herbs before being baked until soft and caramelized. A generous topping of creamy goat cheese adds a rich, tangy contrast to the earthy vegetables. Perfect for a light summer dinner or a hearty vegetarian main, this dish brings rustic elegance to your table. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread for soaking up the savory juices.
Vegetable Casserole With Goat Cheese And Herbs – Bon Appe
Description
This layered vegetable casserole is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean flavors, featuring tender roasted eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers. The vegetables are sauted with garlic and fresh herbs before being baked until soft and caramelized. A generous topping of creamy goat cheese adds a rich, tangy contrast to the earthy vegetables. Perfect for a light summer dinner or a hearty vegetarian main, this dish brings rustic elegance to your table. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread for soaking up the savory juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F (177C).
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion slices and red bell pepper slices and saut until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add half of the garlic and saut for 1 minute.
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Spread the onion and pepper mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish.
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Arrange eggplant slices evenly over the pepper and onion mixture.
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Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Top with alternate lengthwise rows of tomato and zucchini, overlapping slightly.
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Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle with fresh herbs and the remaining garlic.
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Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
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Season again with salt and pepper.
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Bake until vegetables are very tender and beginning to brown on top, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 50 minutes.
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Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top of the casserole.
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Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
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Serve warm with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 142.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.0g24%
- Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Make Ahead: This casserole can be made up to 4 hours in advance. Let it stand at room temperature. To serve, rewarm in a 350F oven for 15 minutes before adding the goat cheese and baking for the final 5 minutes.
Ingredient Tip: The recipe calls for a significant amount of garlic (about 16 cloves). For a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount or roast the garlic beforehand to sweeten it.
Dietary Note: While the original tags suggested "Vegan," this recipe contains goat cheese. To make it vegan, omit the goat cheese or substitute with a vegan feta or cashew-based cheese alternative.
