Amazing Zucchini Pie Recipe
I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche, this is one delicious way to serve summer’s bounty of zucchini. To simplify prep time, use a commercially prepared crust. Then just add a tossed salad and fruit for dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large zucchini, thinly sliced (about 4-5 cups)
- ½ large yellow onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (I subbed fresh garlic cooked in w/onions instead)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil (substitute fresh cut if available)
- ½ teaspoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- (Optional) Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 376 degrees F.
- In large skillet melt butter over mediium heat and saute zucchini and onion until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil and oregano.
- Spread mustard evenly over unbaked pie crust shell.
- Combine eggs, cheese and zucchini mixture in large bowl. Pour into pie crust shell and spread evenly.
- Bake 30 minutes until lightly browned.
- (Optional) Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
- Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 128g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 132 | |
| Calories from Fat 76 | 58% |
| Total Fat 8.44g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4.38g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 262mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 4.79g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.96g | 1% |
| Protein 9.89g | 16% |
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July 30, 2013
The basic pie would lend to many adaptations and additions - think chopped tomatoes, bacon bits - and how about swapping out the mozzarella cheese with Swiss or Gruyère? The recipe photo shows one half recipe baked in a 6 ½ “ pie shell, which is why the zucchini slices look jumbo in comparison. They’re not, the pie is just a smaller one, perfect for 3-4 people.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!This is a variation
