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Vegetable Tian

A vibrant Vegetable Tian in a cast-iron skillet, layered with colorful slices of zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, and butternut squash, topped with melted Gruyere cheese and crispy bread crumbs.

Vegetable Tian is a delightful dinner choice that transforms simple vegetables into an impressive, colorful dish. It's satisfying, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make.

This classic French-inspired recipe is perfect for when you want to serve something wholesome and visually stunning. Gather your favorite vegetables, and a few pantry staples, and let the oven do most of the work.

Time
Prep Time: 60 mins Cook Time: 75 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
Cooking Temp 400  °F
Servings 8
Description

This Vegetable Tian layers potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, and butternut squash into a gorgeous pattern, enhanced with herbes de Provence and Gruyere cheese. It's baked to perfection with a golden, crunchy topping that adds just the right texture to every bite.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cups finely chopped red onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine
  • 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled (about 3/4 pound)
  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
    • Topping
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee, melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and sprinkle with 1 cup of panko bread crumbs.
  2. In a skillet, cook onions in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. Stir in red wine and cook until almost dry, 1-2 minutes. Spread onion mixture over the skillet's base.
  3. Slice butternut squash, potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds using a mandoline or knife.
  4. Create stacks of alternating vegetables (potato, squash, zucchini, tomato) and arrange them on their sides in a circular pattern around the skillet's edge. Form a second circle in the center.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice over the vegetables, then sprinkle with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  6. Mix Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, and melted clarified butter in a bowl.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle the topping over the vegetables, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Let the dish rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 287kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 387mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 6g
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Let the dish rest before serving to allow the flavors to meld and for easier slicing.

Keywords: vegetable bake, tian recipe, easy dinner idea, vegetarian dish, herbes de Provence
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