Provençal Vegetable Tian Recipe

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• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°f.

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• STEP 2.Combine chickpeas, reserved 1/4 cup chickpea liquid, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until mixture is mostly smooth, about 30 seconds.

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• STEP 3.Spread puree evenly on the bottom of a 9-inch round (2-quart) baking dish.

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• STEP 4.Starting at the outer edge of the dish, arrange groupings of 2 or 3 slices of each vegetable, layering and overlapping slightly, in 2 concentric circles, using chickpea puree to steady slices.

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• STEP 5.Tuck remaining vegetable slices in the center to fill up the dish.

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• STEP 6.Stir together cheese and thyme in a small bowl.

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• STEP 7.Brush top of vegetables with oil; sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

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• STEP 8.Scatter cheese mixture and garlic over tian.

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• STEP 9.Cover tightly with aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast in a preheated oven for 35 minutes.

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• STEP 10.Uncover and roast until top is lightly browned and vegetables are tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.

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• STEP 11.Serve warm or at room temperature.

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