Feast on: Spring Vegetable Tian

Spring Vegetable Tian

Layers of delicious vegetables-Tian

You may be thinking..."what in the hell is a Tian?"  Me too.  I had to do some research on this to find out that it is indeed a popular french vegetable side dish that has been around for a long time.  It's just a very fancily cut up veggie dish with color and a lot of fresh flavor.  I've never heard of it, but I needed a new side dish to bring to a family member's birthday party. "Happy Birthday Tian" sounded even better.  This Tian includes tomato, yellow squash, green squash, potato and onion.  It's incredibly easy and worth the effort.  Try it- you will love it.



Spring Vegetable Tian

1 Yellow Squash
1 Green Squash or Zucchini
1 Onion
1 Large Tomato
1 Large Potato
1/4 Cup Pecorino OR Parmesan cheese
*2 Tablespoons Garlic
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil for saute of onions and garlic
1 Baking Dish
Cooking Spray or oil for dish

** optional ingredient (not used in this recipe)


Step 1: Chop onion and garlic (if desired) and saute over olive oil. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2: While onion is cooking, chop squashes, tomato and potato in vertical slices. See below.

Rainbow veggies.

Step 3: Take cooked onion mixture and place in baking dish.

Step 4: Arrange vegetables into a spiral varying each vegetable. Tomato, Potato, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Repeat. See below.

Step 5: Cook uncovered for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

Step 6: After initial 30 minutes, sprinkle top of Tian with cheese.  Place tin foil over cheese and cook for another 20-30 minutes (oven heat can vary).

Step 7: Feast on Spring Vegetable Tian.

Fully baked Tian.

Delicious on its own.