Barefoot Contessa's Vegetable Tian Ina Garten Recipe

Ina Garten's unforgettable Thanksgiving Vegetable Tian recipe! This stunning and flavorful tian, featuring perfectly layered potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes, is a showstopper side dish. Inspired by Ina's 2005 Thanksgiving, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers incredible results. Impress your guests with this elegant and delicious vegetarian masterpiece.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 109.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Vegetable Tian Ina Garten

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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Vegetable Tian Ina Garten

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly brush a 9x13x2-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. In a medium sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Add 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until translucent.
  4. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Spread the onion and garlic mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Slice 2 large russet potatoes, 2 medium zucchini, and 2 large tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  7. Layer the potato, zucchini, and tomato slices alternately over the onions in a single layer, arranging them tightly.
  8. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  10. Remove the foil. Discard the thyme sprigs. Sprinkle 1 cup of grated Gruyere cheese (or your preferred cheese) over the tian.
  11. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  12. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

7g

Carbs

5g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy Side Dishes Vegetables Low Fat Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something 4 Hours Or Less