Tian de Courgettes

Name: Tian de Courgettes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon plain flour; 175–250 ml (6–8 fl oz) milk; 1 egg, beaten lightly; 65 g (2½ oz) freshly grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; 1.25 kg (3 lb) courgettes; 75 g (3 oz) long-grain rice

Courgette and rice bake

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr 15

Appears in

The Cooking of Provence

By Patricia Lousada

Published 1995

About

This tian combines courgettes, cheese and rice and is an excellent accompaniment for grilled fish or chicken – also a useful dish for vegetarians.

Ingredients

1.25 kg (3 lb) courgettes
75 g (3

Europe
France
Main course
Mediterranean
Vegan

Method

Coarsely grate the courgettes into a colander set over a bowl. Mix with 2 teaspoons of salt and leave while you prepare the rice and onions.

Boil the rice in a large quantity of salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside. In a large frying-pan gently fry the onion in the oil for abo