Summer Squash and Rice Gratin
A delightful dish featuring summer squash, rice, and a blend of herbs, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
| 1⁄2 | cup long grain rice or arborio rice |
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| 2 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | salt |
| 1 | medium medium onion, minced |
| 1 | lb summer squash, diced |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 | fresh ground black pepper |
| 2 | large eggs |
| 2 | ounces ounces gruyere or parmesan cheese |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped fresh parsley |
| 1 | teaspoon fresh thyme leave (or dried thyme) |
| 2 | tablespoons dry breadcrumbs |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by bringing 1 cup of water to a boil in a small lidded saucepan. |
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| 2. | Add the long grain or arborio rice along with ¼ teaspoon of salt. |
| 3. | Once the water returns to a boil, stir the rice once, reduce the heat to low, and tightly cover the pot. |
| 4. | Allow the rice to simmer for 15 minutes until all the water has evaporated. |
| 5. | Turn off the heat, uncover the pot, cover the top with a clean dish towel, and let it sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. |
| 6. | Preheat the oven to 375°F and brush a 2-quart baking or gratin dish with olive oil. |
| 7. | In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. |
| 8. | Saute the minced onion for about 5 minutes until tender. |
| 9. | Add the diced summer squash, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; continue to saute for 8-10 minutes until the squash is tender but still firm. |
| 10. | Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly. |
| 11. | In a bowl, beat the eggs and then combine with the squash mixture, grated cheese, chopped parsley, cooked rice, and fresh thyme. |
| 12. | Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 13. | Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. |
| 14. | Bake for approximately 45 minutes until the gratin is firm and golden brown on top. |
| 15. | Allow the gratin to cool on a rack before serving warm or at room temperature. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 287.7 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g |
| Fat | 14.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 4.2 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița