Rice Gratin (Tian de Courgettes au Riz) Recipe
A delightful and simple adaptation of Julia Child’s Zucchini and Rice Gratin, known as Tian de Courgettes au Riz in French cuisine. This comforting dish combines zucchini, rice, onions, and Parmesan cheese baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 2 to 2 1/2 lbs zucchini
White Rice Mixture:
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup onions, minced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk, as needed
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or oil.
- Zucchini Prep: Wash, trim, and grate zucchini. Cook onions in oil until browned. Add garlic, rice, salt, and pepper. Combine with zucchini, milk, and most of the cheese.
- Baking: Transfer to dish, cover with foil, and bake until rice is tender. Uncover, drizzle with oil, add remaining cheese, and bake until golden and crispy.
Notes
- This recipe is a simplified version of Julia Child’s original, omitting steps like salting and draining the zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Rice, Gratin, Julia Child, French Cuisine, Vegetarian
