Description
Experience the flavors of summer with our Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie. This delicious and easy-to-make dish features fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and basil, combined with rich Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this pie is a versatile and healthy option that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan with olive oil.
- Prepare Zucchini:
- Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, all-purpose flour, milk, beaten eggs, olive oil, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Bake the Pie:
- Pour the mixture into the greased pie dish or quiche pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in Oven:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Moisture Control: Squeezing out excess moisture from the zucchini is crucial to prevent the pie from becoming too watery.
Cheese Substitutions: Feel free to substitute Parmesan and mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar or feta.
Vegetable Additions: You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or spinach. Sauté them before adding to the mixture to reduce moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings