French vegetable tian
"Tian is a classic dish from southern France and is often served alongside grilled meat or fish. Make it vegan by simply skipping the cheese."
Difficulty
Easy 👌Preparation
Baking
Resting
Ingredients
Utensils
cutting board, knife, bowl (large), paper towels, oven, baking dish (8 in.), aluminum foil (optional)
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Nutrition per serving
Step 1/3
- ½ eggplant
- ½ zucchini
- 2½ tomatoes
- 1 red onions
- 1½ sprigs thyme
- 1½ sprigs rosemary
- 1½ sprigs basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl (large)
- paper towels
Thinly slice eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and red onions. Chop thyme, rosemary, basil, and garlic. Put the eggplant in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let rest for approx. 30 mins., then pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2/3
- olive oil (for greasing)
- salt
- pepper
- oven
- baking dish (8 in.)
- aluminum foil (optional)
Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F. Grease the baking dish with olive oil. Layer the vegetable slices in a circle in the dish. In between, add the herb mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for approx. 1 hr. at 160°C/325°F. If the vegetables become too dark, cover with aluminum foil.
Step 3/3
- 30 g shredded Gruyère cheese
Add the shredded Gruyère cheese to the tian and bake another 30 min. Enjoy!
Enjoy your meal!
