Zucchini Provençal
Description
Summer is the best time of the year, not only because of the wonderful weather, but also because fresh vegetables finally become abundant—something we've missed so much during winter. So let's temporarily forget about meat and prepare something vegetarian. I have a great and quite simple recipe for you—Provencal-style zucchini. This dish is absolutely amazing, with such an incredible flavor and an indescribable aroma that you'll instantly fall in love with it. These zucchini can even be served at a festive table, as they look quite elegant and impressive. I'm sure your guests will be absolutely delighted. So definitely try making Provencal-style zucchini at home. Believe me, it won't take much time or effort.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, clean and rinse all the vegetables. Then cut the eggplants into quarters and finely chop the onion and garlic. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and add the chopped vegetables along with thyme. Fry everything over medium heat.
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Step 2
When the vegetables become soft, season them with salt and pepper, mix well, and remove from heat.
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Step 3
Arrange the eggplants with onions and garlic in an even layer in a baking dish.
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Step 4
Slice zucchini and tomatoes into rounds and arrange them in strips on top of the sautéed vegetables.
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Step 5
Cut the olives in half and use them to decorate the dish, then season everything with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
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Step 6
Sprinkle everything with olive oil and place the zucchini in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Bake for 30-40 minutes. The finished dish can be served as a side dish with meat or fish, or as a standalone dish.