ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND RICE GRATIN
Adapted by Smitten Kitchen from a recipe originally in 3/2008 Gourmet. A great way to use up excess zuke and tomatoes. I use brown rice and add feta cheese and a bit of Greek oregano to mine. Save dirty pans by cooking the rice in the skillet you will use later for the onions, and cover your baking sheets with parchment; foil reacts with the acid in tomatoes. You'll get fewer servings if having it as a vegetarian main course.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F Cook the rice according to your favorite method.
- While rice cooks, coat two large baking sheets each with a tablespoon of a of olive oil. Spread zucchini and tomato slices on the baking sheets in as close to a single layer as you can. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Roast tomatoes for 10 minutes and zucchini for 20. Flip zucchini halfway through, but don't bother to flip the tomatoes.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, heat oil, then add onions, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan. Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking onion until limp and tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Combine onion mixture, rice, eggs, thyme, half of your grated cheese and a half-tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl. Add a good amount of freshly ground black pepper. Use the remaining half-tablespoon of olive oil to coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Spread half of the rice mixture in bottom of dish. Arrange half of roasted zucchini on top. Spread remaining rice mixture over it, arrange remaining zucchini on top, then tomato slices. Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese and bake in the top third of the oven until set and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.8, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 245.7, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 12.1
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Jacques Bosch
b.j43@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Perry Billionz
billionz_perry@hotmail.comI made this gratin for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the flavorful filling.
Lalmeey Hossan
h72@hotmail.comThis gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy topping and the flavorful filling.
Jeomi Mgr
m25@hotmail.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless gratin. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Nuur Ibraahim
nuur_i@hotmail.co.ukThis gratin is a great way to use up summer vegetables. I made it with fresh zucchini and tomatoes from my garden, and it was delicious!
Brothers Remix
remix66@gmail.comI wasn't sure how I would feel about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The zucchini and tomatoes were cooked perfectly, and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and bubbly.
Caren Achieng
carenachieng@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Shanti Khan
shantikhan66@hotmail.frI made this gratin for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the flavorful filling.
marco antonio garcia capetillo
m.c78@hotmail.co.ukThis gratin is very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.
Ahmed Meer
a_m29@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini.
Chou Chebe
c.c84@gmail.comThis gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cheesy topping and the flavorful filling.
Hassan H
h-h97@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Nkisu Nswana
nnkisu@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I added some chopped bell pepper and mushrooms to the filling, and it turned out great!
Chilota Jacinta
jacinta33@gmail.comI made this gratin last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very cheesy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Ngweni Blanche
bngweni41@gmail.comThis zucchini, tomato, and rice gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of zucchini, tomatoes, and rice is flavorful and satisfying, and the cheesy topping adds a touch of richness. I highly r