{"id":208,"date":"2026-09-23T22:59:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T22:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookbook.el-maarifa.com\/?p=208"},"modified":"2026-09-23T22:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T22:59:21","slug":"mediterranean-roasted-vegetable-tian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookbook.el-maarifa.com\/?p=208","title":{"rendered":"Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Tian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

 Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Cook Time:<\/strong> 50 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hr 10 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Servings:<\/strong> 6 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Base & Vegetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced into rounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 2 Yukon Gold potatoes (or red-skinned potatoes), thinly sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1 red onion, thinly sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1\/2 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1\/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Seasoning & Topping:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (plus sprigs for garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1\/2 tsp dried oregano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1\/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Preheat & Prepare:<\/strong> Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Lightly grease a large oval or rectangular baking dish with olive oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Layer the Base:<\/strong> Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the bottom of the baking dish, then scatter the minced garlic and sliced red onion on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Arrange the Vegetables:<\/strong> Alternating slices of zucchini, yellow squash, sweet potato, and white potato, arrange them vertically in tight, neat rows across the dish until filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Season & Oil:<\/strong> Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil generously over all the arranged vegetables. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, and dried oregano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Cover & Bake:<\/strong> Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Add Cheese & Crisp:<\/strong> Remove the foil, sprinkle the crumbled feta and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the edges\/cheese turn golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Garnish & Serve:<\/strong> Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef’s Pro Tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Mandoline Slicer:<\/strong> Use a mandoline slicer for uniform vegetable thickness to ensure even cooking and a picture-perfect presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Cheese Addition:<\/strong> Add the feta cheese during the last 15\u201320 minutes of baking so it softens and browns slightly without burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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