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Crustless Zucchini Pie

Delicious Crustless Zucchini Pie for a Light Summer Meal

This Crustless Zucchini Pie is a light, flavorful summer dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling
  • 2 medium Zucchini Shredded, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For drawing moisture from zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Sauté until translucent
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
  • 3 large Eggs Beaten
For the Cheese Blend
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can mix with cheddar
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Try Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste
  • ½ cup Milk Almond milk for lactose-free option
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish with olive oil.
  2. Toss shredded zucchini with a pinch of salt in a colander and let drain for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion for 4 minutes until translucent, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, oregano, basil, and black pepper.
  5. Fold in the drained zucchini, sautéed onions, beaten eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, milk, and optional parsley until well mixed.
  6. Pour the mixture into the greased pie dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  8. Cool the pie for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure zucchini is well-drained to avoid soggy pie and let it cool before slicing for better presentation.

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