Active Time

　　25 min

　　Total Time

　　1 1/4 hr

　　With golden cheese that yields to an abundance of roasted vegetables, this gratin is an ideal side dish, but it really doesn't need anything more than a green salad to make it a satisfying dinner.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

　　1/3 cup long-grain white rice

　　1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick

　　6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

　　1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick

　　1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

　　3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

　　2 large eggs, lightly beaten

　　1 teaspoon chopped thyme

　　1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.

　　

Step 2

Cook rice according to package instructions.

　　

Step 3

While rice cooks, toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Toss tomatoes with 1/2 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in another baking pan.

　　

Step 4

Roast zucchini in upper third of oven and tomatoes in lower third, turning vegetables once halfway through roasting, until tender and light golden, about 10 minutes for tomatoes; 20 minutes for zucchini. Leave oven on.

　　

Step 5

Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt in 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

　　

Step 6

Stir together onion mixture, cooked rice, eggs, thyme, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread half of rice mixture in a shallow 2-quart baking dish, then top with half of zucchini. Spread remaining rice mixture over zucchini, then top with remaining zucchini. Top with tomatoes and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

　　

Step 7

Bake in upper third of oven until set and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 259 calories

　　19g fat (4g saturated)

　　78mg cholesterol

　　164mg sodium

　　16g carbohydrates

　　2g fiber

　　8g protein (nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data)

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