Tian de Legumes

Name: Tian de Legumes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Monegasque
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 3 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 small eggplants, thinly sliced; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tbsp olive oil; Fresh thyme and basil; Salt and pepper

Tian de Legumi (tee-AHN deh leh-GOO-mee)

Provencal Vegetable Gratin

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 161 kcal

Thinly sliced summer vegetables arranged in alternating rows over a bed of caramelized onions, baked until tender and golden.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 16.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

baking dish mandoline or sharp knife skillet

Presentation Guide

Vessel: terracotta baking dish

Garnishes: fresh basil, olive oil

Accompaniments: grilled fish, crusty bread

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
3 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 small eggplants, thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp olive oil
Fresh thyme and basil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Saute onions and garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil until soft and golden. Spread in the bottom of an oiled baking dish.
2
Arrange alternating slices of zucchini, tomato, and eggplant in tight, overlapping rows on top of the onions.
3
Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top.
4
Cover with foil and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 40 min.
5
Remove foil and bake 15 min more until vegetables are tender and edges are golden.
6
Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

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Did You Know?

The word tian originally refers to the shallow terracotta dish used for baking, not the recipe itself.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

baking dish
mandoline or sharp knife
skillet

Garnishing

fresh basil, olive oil

Accompaniments

grilled fish, crusty bread

The Story Behind Tian de Legumes

Tian is a cornerstone of Monegasque home cooking, a summer dish that showcases the principality's abundant garden vegetables. The careful layering and slow baking concentrate flavors and transform simple vegetables into something elegant. Every household has their own tian, varying with whatever the garden provides.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed summer lunch or dinner side 📜 Origins: 18th century

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