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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Sovoshakil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so good. I was pleasantly surprised! The zucchini was actually very tasty in this dish. The tomatoes and rice were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making th
Jorja Mullins
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice from a takeout meal and it worked perfectly in this dish. The zucchini and tomatoes added a lot of flavor and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will
MrShyboy768
[email protected]This gratin is perfect for a summer meal. The zucchini and tomatoes are fresh and flavorful. The rice is cooked to perfection and the cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
MD ZIHAD HASAN
[email protected]I made this gratin for a potluck dinner and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I even got a few requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Hong Nguyen
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the zucchini and tomatoes in this dish. They also love the cheesy topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Pacific Sakodo
[email protected]I love this gratin! It is so versatile. I have made it with a variety of vegetables, including eggplant, bell peppers, and mushrooms. I have also used different types of cheese in the topping. It always turns out delicious. I will definitely be makin
Carl Bonavia
[email protected]This gratin is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week. It is also a great dish to freeze. I just defrost it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in the oven. It is just as good as when i
Miss Wish
[email protected]I made this gratin for a brunch party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I served it with a side of fresh fruit and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Noor Aliyu
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often have leftover zucchini and tomatoes from my garden. This is a great way to use them up and make a delicious meal. I also like to add a little bit of chopped fresh herbs to the dish for
Shahid Butt
[email protected]I love this gratin! It is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of diced ham or bacon to the dish for extra flavor. I also like to use a variety of cheeses in the topping. This is a great dish to serve for a we
Md Shojeb
[email protected]This gratin is perfect for a summer meal. The zucchini and tomatoes are fresh and flavorful. The rice is cooked to perfection and the cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
IMOLEAYO POLITEJAY
[email protected]I made this gratin for a potluck dinner and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I even got a few requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Ababil Hossain
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini and tomatoes in this dish. They also loved the cheesy topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Travis Baker
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so good. I was pleasantly surprised! The zucchini was actually very tasty in this dish. The tomatoes and rice were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making th
Josette Archer
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice from a takeout meal and it worked perfectly in this dish. The zucchini and tomatoes added a lot of flavor and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will
Rejin Dhami
[email protected]I made this gratin last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I did add a little extra cheese to the top, because who doesn't love cheese? I will definitely be making this again.
Farzeen Malik
[email protected]This zucchini tomato and rice gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The zucchini and tomatoes were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked