Summer Squash & Rice Gratin Recipe

Name: Summer Squash & Rice Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus about; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, for the baking dish; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 lbs zucchini or 2 lbs yellow squash, finely diced (or a mixture); 2 cloves garlic, minced or put through a press; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 large eggs; 2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated (1/2 cup); 1/2 1/2 cup medium grain rice or 1/2 cup arborio rice, cooked and cooled (Italian short-grain); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, fresh or dry

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus about
1/2 teaspoon olive oil, for the baking dish
1 medium onion, minced
2 lbs zucchini or 2 lbs yellow squash, finely diced (or a mixture)
2 cloves garlic, minced or put through a press
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 large eggs
2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
1/2 1/2 cup medium grain rice or 1/2 cup arborio rice, cooked and cooled (Italian short-grain)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, fresh or dry

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Brush a 2-quart gratin dish or shallow baking dish, such as a 13-by-9-inch Pyrex dish, with 1/2 tsp.
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olive oil and set aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp.
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of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy non-stick skillet and add the onion.
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Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add the squash, garlic, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the squash is tender but not mushy.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Beat the eggs in a bowl.
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Stir in the squash and onions, the cheese, rice, parsley and thyme.
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Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
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Transfer to the baking dish.
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Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and drizzle with the remaining oil.
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Bake 45 minutes, until firm and browned on the top.
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Remove from the heat and cool on a rack.
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Serve warm or cold.
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Advance preparation: This can be made a day ahead of time and held in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus about, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, for the baking dish, 1 medium onion, minced, 2 lbs zucchini or 2 lbs yellow squash, finely diced (or a mixture), and more.

Yes, Summer Squash & Rice Gratin falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Summer Squash & Rice Gratin

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