Zucchini-and-Feta Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided
• Cooking spray
• 4 cups (1/4-inch) sliced zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
• Dash of ground nutmeg
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Combine rice and 1/2 cup feta cheese in a bowl, and press into a 10-inch quiche dish or pie plate coated with cooking spray. Steam zucchini slices, covered, for 5 minutes. Press zucchini gently between paper towels until barely moist. Combine zucchini, 1/2 cup feta cheese, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and arrange zucchini mixture evenly over rice. Combine mint flakes, nutmeg, and eggs, and stir well with a whisk. Pour over zucchini mixture. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes.