Name: Garden Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 pounds eggplant, peeled -; 5 teaspoons salt, divided -; 1/4 cup olive oil -; 2 medium onions, finely chopped -; 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped -; 2 celery ribs, sliced -; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley -; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese -; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs -; 2 tablespoons butter, melted -; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Garden Casserole

1. 2 pounds eggplant, peeled -

2. 5 teaspoons salt, divided -

3. 1/4 cup olive oil -

4. 2 medium onions, finely chopped -

5. 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick -

6. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

7. 5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped -

8. 2 celery ribs, sliced -

9. 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley -

10. 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil -

11. 1/2 teaspoon pepper -

12. 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese -

13. 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs -

14. 2 tablespoons butter, melted -

15. 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Garden Casserole

1. Stage

Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. thick slices; sprinkle both sides with 3 teaspoons salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels.

2. Stage

Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. cubes. Transfer to a large skillet; saute in oil until lightly browned. Add onions and zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, celery, parsley, basil, pepper and remaining salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Romano cheese.

3. Stage

Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.