How to Cook Zucchini and Tomato Tian

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sauté sliced onion in olive oil until starting to brown.

   Add red pepper slices and cook until tender.
   
   Add garlic and cook until aromatic.
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   Step 2: Put the cooked rice in a bowl.

   Add the sautéed vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly.
   
   Lightly beat 2 eggs and stir into the rice mixture.
   
   Season lavishly with salt and freshly ground pepper.
   
   You may be wondering why egg is stirred into the rice.
   
   The rice is there to add substance and absorb the juices of the vegetables.
   
   It also turns the rice into a lovely, delicate, creamy crust under the vegetables, so if the combo seems odd to you, try it just this once. , If you don’t have a gratin dish, any shallow casserole will do.
   
   Smooth the rice mixture on the bottom of the dish. , Season with oregano, salt and pepper, and drizzle olive oil over the vegetables. ,,,
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   Step 3: Oil a 1.5 liter (0.4 US gal) gratin dish.

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   Step 4: Add alternating layers of zucchini and tomato slices.

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   Step 5: Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

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   Step 6: Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender when you prod it with a knife.

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   Step 7: Finished.

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