Tian provençal
Baked rows of courgette, aubergine, tomato and onion with thyme
A tian is named after the shallow earthenware dish Provençal cooks use to bake vegetables, and the most famous version lines up thin slices of courgette, aubergine, tomato and onion in tight rows like roof tiles. In Provence it's a Sunday side for the whole family and a light supper with a green salad in summer. The vegetables roast in their own juices with olive oil, garlic and thyme until soft, sweet and lightly browned on top. Unlike ratatouille, nothing is fried first, so it is lighter and more delicate. Chef's tip: choose vegetables of the same width and slice them all 3–4 mm thick; uneven slices are the common mistake and cook unevenly, some raw, some collapsed.
- Total time
- 70 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Heat the oven to 375°F (350°F fan). Cook 2 onions in 2 tbsp of ¼ cup olive oil over a medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until soft and golden. Stir in 3 cloves garlic and spread over the base of a 25 cm round or oval baking dish.
10 minStep 2: Stand the slices of 2 courgettes, 1 aubergine and 4 plum tomatoes on edge in alternating rows or a spiral, packing them tightly so they lean on each other.
Step 3: Drizzle with the rest of the oil and sprinkle with 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20–25 minutes more, until the vegetables are tender when pierced and the edges are browned and slightly shrivelled.
45 minStep 5: Rest for 10 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does tian provençal take?
- About 70 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of onions?
- 2 shallots per onion.
- What can I use instead of garlic?
- ½ tsp garlic paste or ⅛ tsp garlic powder per clove.
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