- 2 cups lightly packed shredded zucchini (10 ounces before squeezing out liquid)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion (may substitute shallots)
- ¼ cup minced fresh chives
- ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (could substitute an Italian blend or your favorite shredded cheese)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (64g) all-purpose flour (may use a cup-for-cup GF mix)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste (I use about ¼ teaspoon pepper)
- ⅔ cup (160ml) milk (nonfat or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 small tomato
Crustless Zucchini Pie
Yield: 6 servings
Similar to a quiche and loaded with veggies, Crustless Zucchini Pie can be served as a delightful meatless meal or a side dish to your favorite protein.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F, and grease or lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish. (Alternatively, a 9-inch round cake pan or 8-inch square baking dish could be used.)
In a clean tea towel, squeeze the shredded zucchini to remove the excess moisture. Add the zucchini to a mixing bowl, followed by the onions, chives and cheese. Using a fork, whisk in the eggs. Then sprinkle the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper overtop, and stir to incorporate. Finally, stir in the milk.
If using, thinly slice the tomato, discarding any clumps of seeds, and arrange the slices in an even layer over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. (You can cut the slices in half to more evenly cover the surface, but some gaps are fine.) Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the top, and bake 30-35 minutes or until the center is cooked through and the surface is deeply golden.
Let the pie stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Leftovers may be cooled, covered and refrigerated for 4-5 days and reheat well in a 325°F to 35O°F oven.
Tip
The moisture in this dish makes it difficult to dry out, so there’s little need to worry about overcooking. I think this pie tastes better when more well done－and as mentioned, reheated leftovers taste great!