Garden Casserole Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds eggplant, peeled
• 5 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/4 cup California Olive Ranch® 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 (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese