The vegetable tian is a traditional recipe from the south of France, ideal for highlighting seasonal vegetables. Simple, healthy and economical, it appeals with its sunny aromas and its ease of preparation. The vegetables are slowly roasted in the oven and become tender and slightly caramelized. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish to meat or fish. Easy to customize according to the ingredients available, it adapts to all your cravings and to all occasions. From a simple family dinner to a convivial summer lunch, it is an authentic recipe full of flavor to adopt without delay.
This oven-baked vegetable tian is perfect for a light and indulgent meal
Originating from the Provence region, the vegetable tian is a distinctly French dish and consists of vegetables, olive oil and a few aromatic herbs to flavor it all. It is simply enough to slice zucchini, eggplants and tomatoes quite finely before arranging them in a dish in alternating layers to obtain a result that is both flavorful and visually striking! Slowly cooked in the oven, the vegetables become very tender and are delicately scented with olive oil and Provençal herbs.
Some add a little grated cheese or slices of mozzarella for even more indulgence, but the vegetable tian is truly a very simple and quick recipe to prepare! Perfect for a summer lunch with family or friends, it can serve as a main course for a lighter meal or as a side dish to grilled meat or fish. This is THE recipe of the moment to adopt to fill the plate with sunshine!
5 Simple Ingredients for a wonderfully indulgent Vegetable Tian
– 1 zucchini
– 1 eggplant
– 2 tomatoes
– Olive oil
– Provençal herbs
How to make a vegetable tian in the oven in 45 minutes (cook time included)?
1. Wash the zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes well, then slice them into fairly thin rounds (about half a centimeter).
2. In a round dish preferably (pie/quiche pan), arrange the vegetable slices alternately to form a beautiful rosette.
3. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with Provençal herbs. Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C.
4. Serve the vegetable tian hot or cold.
A homemade Provençal tian to enjoy vegetables in their simplest form (even children will love vegetables this way)
If you have trouble incorporating vegetables into your meals, this easy and quick recipe will simplify your life! You will truly be packing in vitamins with the Provençal tian made from zucchini, eggplants and tomatoes. To consistently achieve this delicious dish, it is important to slice the vegetables evenly and fairly thin. Also remember to arrange them well in the dish so that the visual appeal makes your mouth water!
It is enjoyed hot straight from the oven with a few basil leaves for freshness or a beautiful burrata for indulgence! And you, do you have a particular secret for making the most beautiful and delicious of vegetable tians?
