Best 8 Zucchini Tomato And Rice Gratin Recipes

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Zucchini, tomato, and rice gratin is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of fresh zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and fluffy rice, all baked to perfection in a creamy cheese sauce. This vegetarian gratin is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. The recipe is relatively easy to follow, requiring simple ingredients and basic cooking techniques. In addition to the main gratin recipe, the article also includes variations such as a vegan gratin, a low-carb gratin, and a gluten-free gratin, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this tasty dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI E POMODORI GRATINATI (ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO GRATIN)



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A quick and easy vegetarian dish for two, or a starter for 4, or even a side. A rustic Italian favorite, taught me by my Roman friends. If serving as a main, then crusty bread, torn off the loaf by hand, and a green salad with a lemon and/or lime vinaigrettey dressing cannot be bettered.

Provided by Swiss Phil

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 zucchini, sliced
1 large clove garlic, crushed
4 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
4 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Move oven rack into the top third of the oven.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and spread the zucchini slices into the skillet in a single layer. If they don't fit, cook them in batches. Sprinkle pieces of garlic over the zucchini, and cook until the zucchini are golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange the slices of zucchini in an 9x12-inch glass baking dish, alternating with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato, so that the slices overlap each other in a neat row pattern. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and basil over the dish, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and brown and the dish is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 563.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

ZUCCHINI TOMATO RICE GRATIN



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End of the garden bounty dressed up fancy and delicious! I found this recipe from Deb Perelman. (Originally from Gourmet magazine March 2008.) This is involved, but SO worth the effort! I will be quadrupling this recipe in the future! It is that good!

Provided by Deb Crane

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c cooked, cooled rice
olive oil for pans and 1 teaspoon for rice
3 medium zucchini,sliced thin
2 large tomatoes, sliced thin
1 medium onion, sliced thin
3 clove garlic
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 c freshly shredded parmesan or asiago
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Brush 2 large baking trays with olive oil to cover bottoms of pans.
  • 2. Thinly slice the zucchini,tomatoes and onion. If you have a mandolin slicer, it is easy. If not, try to keep them thin and uniform.
  • 3. Place sliced zucchini and tomatoes on top of the oil covered sheets. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast in preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until they start to wilt. Flip over the zucchini slices. You can leave the tomatoes alone. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or so, until they just start to brown around the edges. Take out of oven.... leave oven on, and drain zucchini on paper toweling if needed. Again, the tomatoes dont have to be drained. (too messy) :)
  • 4. While the vegetables are roasting, heat up about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pot. Saute onion slices until transparent. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 3 minutes.
  • 5. In the same pot, add the cooked chilled rice,eggs,thyme,1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/4 cup of the asiago cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Dont be shy with the pepper!
  • 6. In a small casserole dish or cast iron skillet, layer half of the rice mixture on bottom of dish. Then 1/2 of the roasted zucchini. The rest of the rice, the rest of the zucchini and then the tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
  • 7. Bake on top rack for about 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE



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Cheese is one of the major agricultural products in our area of northern California. A colleague gave me this recipe a number of years ago, and it's always a hit at potluck dinners.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , Place rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with chilies and 1-1/2 cups cheese. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt and oregano. Spread over cheese. Layer with zucchini and tomato. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
3 pounds firm zucchini
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fruity olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes and zucchini into 1/4-inch thick round slices, as uniformly as you can. On a cookie sheet or ovenproof platter, overlap the tomato and zucchini in a decorative pattern, like red and green shingles on a gingerbread house. Blend all the dry ingredients together, then scatter them evenly over the tomatoes and zucchini. Sprinkle the olive oil on top and bake in a 375 degree oven until golden and crusty, about 20 minutes. Present the platter or sheet at the table, using a cake server or metal spatula to slide several overlapping pieces onto each diner's plate.;

ZUCCHINI GRATIN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h7m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup hot milk
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Gruyere

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a very large (12-inch) saute pan and cook the onions over low heat for 20 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Add the zucchini and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the hot milk and cook over low heat for a few minutes, until it makes a sauce. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 10-inch baking dish.
  • Combine the bread crumbs and Gruyere and sprinkle on top of the zucchini mixture. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter cut into small bits and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND RICE GRATIN



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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

1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 3 medium)
1/2 lb plum tomato, sliced 1/4-inch thick
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

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

ZUCCHINI GRATIN



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Get Ina Garten's cheesy Zucchini Gratin recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. Nutty Gruy�re cheese pairs well with the soft flavors of the squash.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup hot milk
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Gruyere

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a very large (12-inch) saute pan and cook the onions over low heat for 20 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Add the zucchini and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the hot milk and cook over low heat for a few minutes, until it makes a sauce. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 10-inch baking dish.
  • Combine the bread crumbs and Gruyere and sprinkle on top of the zucchini mixture. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter cut into small bits and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.

ZUCCHINI RICE GRATIN



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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Rice     Tomato     Side     Bake     Roast     Casserole/Gratin     Parmesan     Zucchini     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • While rice cooks, toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Toss tomatoes with 1/2 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in another baking pan.
  • Roast zucchini in upper third of oven and tomatoes in lower third, turning vegetables once halfway through roasting, until tender and light golden, about 10 minutes for tomatoes; 20 minutes for zucchini. Leave oven on.
  • Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt in 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir together onion mixture, cooked rice, eggs, thyme, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread half of rice mixture in a shallow 2-quart baking dish, then top with half of zucchini. Spread remaining rice mixture over zucchini, then top with remaining zucchini. Top with tomatoes and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake in upper third of oven until set and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large, as they may be tough and seedy.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly: This will help them cook evenly in the gratin. Use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Use fresh tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes will give the gratin a more vibrant flavor than canned tomatoes. If you're using canned tomatoes, be sure to drain them well before adding them to the gratin.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it: Overcooked rice will make the gratin mushy. To test the rice, take a bite of it. It should be tender but still have a slight chew to it.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in the gratin, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. A good option is a sharp cheddar cheese or a Gruyère cheese.
  • Don't overcook the gratin: The gratin is done when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender. Overcooking the gratin will make the rice mushy and the cheese tough.

Conclusion:

Zucchini tomato and rice gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. The gratin can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.

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