Allow me to share with you a fabulous recipe for zucchini tian with smoked bacon, onions, rice, and, of course, grated Gruy\u00e8re cheese. This dish offers a mouthwatering way to enjoy zucchini and is genuinely delightful\u2014I highly recommend giving it a try!<\/p>\n
For 6 servings:<\/p>\n
– Zucchini: 900 g
\n– Smoked bacon: 100 g
\n– Rice: 70 g
\n– Grated Gruy\u00e8re cheese: 50 g
\n– Large onion: 1
\n– Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
\n– Eggs: 2
\n– Garlic cloves: 4
\n– Parsley: to taste
\n– Salt: to taste
\n– Pepper: to taste<\/p>\n
**Total Time**: 55 minutes<\/p>\n
**Preparation**: 15 minutes<\/p>\n
**Cooking**: 40 minutes<\/p>\n
1. Start by peeling the zucchini. Cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the center. Chop the zucchini into small pieces and steam until tender\u2014you should be able to pierce it easily with a knife. Once cooked, mash the zucchini.<\/p>\n
2. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and gently saut\u00e9 the onion until it’s translucent but not browned.<\/p>\n
3. Partially cook the rice. In a separate pan, saut\u00e9 the bacon until it’s nicely browned. Chop the garlic and parsley finely.<\/p>\n
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed zucchini, semi-cooked rice, saut\u00e9ed onion, beaten eggs, cooked bacon, grated Gruy\u00e8re cheese, chopped garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n
\nPour the mixture into a buttered gratin dish and bake in a preheated oven at 200\u00b0C (approximately 400\u00b0F) for 40 minutes. The top should be golden and bubbly, indicating it’s ready to be served. Enjoy this savory, cheese-laden delight with a side salad or as a main course!<\/p>\n\n\n