Cheesy Greens and Rice Gratin

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix
• 34 cup crushed tomatoes (in their liquid) or 4 chopped plum tomatoes
• 1 12 cups cooked brown rice
• sea salt
• 4 tablespoons roasted pistachios, shelled and chopped
• 4 cups kale or 4 cups collard greens or 4 cups chard leaves
• 12 cup grated gruyere or 12 cup other good melting cheese

1. Preheat the oven broiler, and adjust the rack to be several inches from the flame.
2. Pour the olive oil into a small cast iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
3. When it shimmers, add the garlic and cook until it starts to become tender.
4. Sprinkle in the za'atar and cook for just a few seconds, letting the spices bubble and bloom.
5. Add in the greens and cook until wilted, then stir in the tomatoes and rice, taste, and add salt as needed.
6. Cook for a few minutes to let the flavors combine, then turn off the heat.
7. Stir in the pistachios.
8. Pack the rice mixture down evenly with a spatula.
9. Sprinkle with the cheese.
10. Slide the skillet under the broiler and cook 3 or 4 minutes - until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
11. Let cool slightly, but eat it hot.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, zaatar spice mix, tomatoes, brown rice, salt, pistachios, kale, gruyere

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-greens-and-rice-gratin-507504 (may not work)