Julia Child's Zucchini And Rice Gratin

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F

Step 2: Grease a 2-quart baking dish with oil.pam spray

Step 3: Wash zucchini and trim ends.

Step 4: Cut in half lengthwise

Step 5: Then grate and place in a large bowl.

Step 6: In a large skillet

Step 7: Over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil.

Step 8: Cook onions until translucent, 8 minutes.

Step 9: Raise heat and continue cooking until lightly browned.

Step 10: Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Step 11: Add rice and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 12: Season liberally with salt and pepper.

Step 13: Add rice mixture to zucchini (liquid as well from grated zucchini) along with 1/2 cup milk.

Step 14: Add cheese to zucchini mixture.

Step 15: Adjust seasoning as needed and stir to combine.

Step 16: Transfer to baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake until rice is cooked but not mushy, about 50 minutes.

Step 17: Remove foil, drizzle top with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle on remaining cheese.

Step 18: Bake, uncovered, until crispy and golden brown, 10 more minutes.