French vegetable tian

Name: French vegetable tian
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 1 zucchini; 5 tomatoes; 2 red onions; 3 sprigs thyme; 3 sprigs rosemary; 3 sprigs basil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 oz shredded Gruyère cheese; olive oil (for greasing); salt; pepper

Based on 6 ratings

Johanna

Test Kitchen Manager and Chef

“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 👌

min.

Preparation

min.

Baking

min.

Resting

Ingredients

Servings:-4+

1	eggplant
1	zucchini
5	tomatoes
2	red onions
3 sprigs	thyme
3 sprigs	rosemary
3 sprigs	basil
4 cloves	garlic
60 g	shredded Gruyère cheese
	olive oil (for greasing)
	salt
	pepper

Metric

Imperial

How-To Videos

How to chop green herbs

How to prepare garlic

Utensils

cutting board
knife
bowl (large)
paper towels
oven
baking dish (8 in.)
aluminum foil (optional)

Nutrition per serving

Cal
293

Protein
8 g

Fat
24 g

Carb
10 g

Step 1/3
- 1 eggplant
- 1 zucchini
- 5 tomatoes
- 2 red onions
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 3 sprigs basil
- 4 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
- 60 g shredded Gruyère cheese
Add the shredded Gruyère cheese to the tian and bake another 30 min. Enjoy!