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| − | '''Zucchini pie''' is a savory Italian supper [[ | + | '''Zucchini pie''' is a savory Italian supper [[Pie|pie]]. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste. |
==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
===Pie crust=== | ===Pie crust=== | ||
| − | *1⅓ [[ | + | *1⅓ [[Cup|cup]] [[Flour|flour]] |
| − | *½ [[ | + | *½ [[Teaspoon|teaspoon]] [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | *½ cup [[ | + | *½ cup [[Shortening|shortening]] |
| − | *3 [[ | + | *3 [[Tablespoon|tablespoons]] [[Water|water]] |
===Pie filling=== | ===Pie filling=== | ||
| − | *4 cups thinly sliced [[ | + | *4 cups thinly sliced [[Zucchini|zucchini]] (about 3 small squash) |
| − | *½ cup chopped [[ | + | *½ cup chopped [[Onion|onion]] (about 1/3 of a large onion) |
| − | *¼ cup [[ | + | *¼ cup [[Parsley|parsley]] (or 2 tablespoons parsley flakes) |
| − | *½ teaspoon [[ | + | *½ teaspoon [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | *½ teaspoon [[ | + | *½ teaspoon [[Basil|basil]] |
| − | *¼ teaspoon [[ | + | *¼ teaspoon [[Pepper|black pepper]] |
| − | *¼ teaspoon [[ | + | *¼ teaspoon [[Garlic|garlic]] powder |
| − | *⅛ teaspoon [[ | + | *⅛ teaspoon [[Oregano|oregano]] |
| − | *2 beaten [[ | + | *2 beaten [[Egg|egg]]s |
| − | *8 ounces (2 cups) shredded [[ | + | *8 ounces (2 cups) shredded [[Mozzarella|mozzarella]] |
| − | *1½ ounces [[ | + | *1½ ounces [[Butter|butter]] for frying |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | #Preheat oven to [[ | + | #Preheat oven to [[Oven temperatures|375° F/191° C/Gas mark 5]]. |
#Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture forms coarse particles. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and mixing to make a pliable dough. | #Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture forms coarse particles. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and mixing to make a pliable dough. | ||
#Roll out the pie crust to a circle and then fit it into a pie plate; bake for 15 minutes. | #Roll out the pie crust to a circle and then fit it into a pie plate; bake for 15 minutes. | ||
| − | #Melt the butter in a [[ | + | #Melt the butter in a [[Dutch oven|Dutch oven]]. Add the zucchini and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent (about 10 minutes). |
#Stir the seasoning into the vegetable mixture and set aside. | #Stir the seasoning into the vegetable mixture and set aside. | ||
#Combine 2 beaten eggs and grated cheese in a bowl, then stir into the vegetable and spice mix. | #Combine 2 beaten eggs and grated cheese in a bowl, then stir into the vegetable and spice mix. | ||
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| − | [[Category:Zucchini | + | [[Category:Zucchini Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Pie | + | [[Category:Pie Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
[[Category:Featured recipe candidate|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Featured recipe candidate|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:08, 8 August 2012
| Zucchini Pie | |
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| Category: | Vegetarian recipes |
| Servings: | 6 to 8 |
| Time: | 90 minutes |
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Zucchini pie is a savory Italian supper pie. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste.
Ingredients
Pie crust
- 1⅓ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- 3 tablespoons water
Pie filling
- 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 3 small squash)
- ½ cup chopped onion (about 1/3 of a large onion)
- ¼ cup parsley (or 2 tablespoons parsley flakes)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon oregano
- 2 beaten eggs
- 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded mozzarella
- 1½ ounces butter for frying
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 375° F/191° C/Gas mark 5.
- Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture forms coarse particles. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and mixing to make a pliable dough.
- Roll out the pie crust to a circle and then fit it into a pie plate; bake for 15 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven. Add the zucchini and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent (about 10 minutes).
- Stir the seasoning into the vegetable mixture and set aside.
- Combine 2 beaten eggs and grated cheese in a bowl, then stir into the vegetable and spice mix.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 20 minutes, or until center is set.
- Serve hot.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
